Gender differences in social network characteristics and psychological well-being among Hong Kong Chinese: the role of future time perspective and adherence to Renqing.
Yeung D, Fung HH, Lang F (2007)
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2007
Journal
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge): STM, Behavioural Science and Public Health Titles / Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Book Volume: 11
Pages Range: 45-56
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1080/13607860600735820
Abstract
Gender differences in social network characteristics are well documented in the literature. Socio-emotional selectivity theory emphasizes the importance of future time perception on selection of social partners whereas cultural studies stress the roles of Renqing (relationship orientation) on social interactions. This study examined the effects of future time perspective and adherence to Renqing on social network characteristics, and their associations with psychological well-being of 321 Chinese men and women, aged 28-91 years. Results showed that adherence to Renqing partially accounted for gender differences in the number of relatives, even after controlling for the effects of extraversion and structural factors. Moreover, women, but not men, with lower adherence to Renqing and more limited future time perspective were found to be happier when they had fewer close friends in their social networks.
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APA:
Yeung, D., Fung, H.H., & Lang, F. (2007). Gender differences in social network characteristics and psychological well-being among Hong Kong Chinese: the role of future time perspective and adherence to Renqing. Aging & Mental Health, 11(1), 45-56. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607860600735820
MLA:
Yeung, Dannii, Helene H. Fung, and Frieder Lang. "Gender differences in social network characteristics and psychological well-being among Hong Kong Chinese: the role of future time perspective and adherence to Renqing." Aging & Mental Health 11.1 (2007): 45-56.
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