Psychological Development and Education ›› 2006, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (1): 103-108.

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Psychometric Analysis of Adolescent Future Orientation Questionnaire in Chinese Cultural Context

Zhang Ling-ling1, Zhang Wen-xin1, Ji Lin-qin1, Jari-Erik Nurmi2   

  1. 1. Department of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014;
    2. Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland 40014
  • Online:2006-01-15 Published:2006-01-15

Abstract: Future Orientation Questionnaire(FOQ)developed by Finnish psychologist Jari-Erik Nurmi and his colleagues was introduced,and its appropriateness for use on adolescents in Chinese cultural background was evaluated. Psychometric analysis indicated that the Chinese version of FOQ had good internal reliability and test-retest stability. Results of Exploratory Factor Analysis indicated that the questionnaire had good construct validity.Criterion-related validity was also examined by using the measure of self-esteem and depression as the criterion.Overall,the results suggested the Chinese version of FOQ provides a reliable and valid measure of future orientation in Chinese cultural context.

Key words: future orientation, adolescent, Chinese version, reliability, validity

CLC Number: 

  • B841.7
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