47-1 The Chinese Version of the Compassionate and Self-Image Goal Scale and its Relationship with Self-Regulation
Crocker and Canevello (2008) proposed the self-image goal and compassionate goal as two basic interpersonal goals in human behavior. The self-image focuses on pursuing self-image, and the compassionate goal focuses on caring for and supporting others' needs. Previous studies showed that these two interpersonal goals predicted psychological adjustment and relationship quality distinctively. Thus, study 1A recruited 207 participants for testing the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the interpersonal goal measure. Results indicated support for the same two-factor structure as in previous studies. In addition, the compassionate goal predicted psychological adjustment positively, and the self-image goal did not predict psychological adjustment or even negatively. Study 1B recruited 54 participants to examine test-retest reliability after two weeks. Study 1C recruited 82 participants to examine the relationships between interpersonal goals and psychological adjustment, controlling for self-construal. Study 2 recruited 76 participants and asked them to recall frustrating events. Results revealed that the compassionate goal predicted constructive self-criticism, and the self-image goal predicted emotional self-criticism. Theoretical and practical implications of the research findings are discussed.
Keywords
Chinese version of compassionate and self image goal scale ； compassionate goals ； interpersonal goals ； self image goals
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