Books written in English on the psychology of Chinese people are scarce. This book tries to fill the void in the market. It aims to put forward the various affective, behavioral, and cognitive patterns that have been identified as being closely associated with the Chinese psyche. While the themes in the book do not purport to constitute an exhaustive list, they have been chosen for their general interest. Students of psychology and readers who are keen to understand the Chinese mind will find this volume a useful sourcebook.
Chapter 1 Confucianism and Chinese Psychology
Chapter 2 Taoism and Chinese Psychology
Chapter 3 Buddhism and Chinese Psychology
Chapter 4 The Social Psychological Characteristics of Chinese Society
Chapter 5 Filial Piety: Social and Psychological Implications
Chapter 6 Yuan and its Psychological Implications for Relationship Management
Chapter 7 Face Management and Patterns of Communication
Chapter 8 Female Gender Roles and Gender Egalitarianism in China
Chapter 9 Chinese Emotions
Chapter10 Psychopathology and Psychological Wellness in China
Chapter11 Chinese Values, Beliefs, and Causal Attribution as depicted in Classical Chinese Fiction