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The Structural Relationship among Cheong(情), and Its Actions and Functions

Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology / Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology, (P)1229-0653;
2000, v.14 no.1, pp.203-222
Sang-Chin Choi (Department of Psychology, Chung-Ang University)
Ji-Young Kim (Department of Psychology, Chung-Ang University)
Kibum Kim (Department of Psychology, Chung-Ang University)

Abstract

According to past scholars and researchers the concept and phenomena of Cheong(情) is the most unique characteristics of Koreans interpersonal relationship. Past studies have examined the positive and simplistic aspects of Cheong(情), which is defined as uncalculating, self-sacrificing and unconditional support for a long period of time within we-ness relationship. The purpose of the present study is to further examine the complex and dynamic concept, expressive behaviours of Cheong, and function of Cheong within the we-ness interpersonal relationship. More specifically, the focus of this present paper is to examine the psychological dynamics of ko-un(sweet) and mi-un(hateful) Cheong. According to results by lisrel, Cheong has significant effects on expressive behaviors and the expressive behaviors of Cheong also has significant effect on function of Cheong.

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Korean Journal of Social and Personality Psychology