Psychometric Properties of the Temperament and Character Inventory-Revised in Chinese Young Adults

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the reliability and construct validity of the Chinese version TCI-R-240 in young adults. The 545 young adults completed the Chinese version of TCI-R-240, as well as self-report measures of subjective health (SHC), life satisfaction (SWLS), and Big-Five personality traits (Mini-IPIP). The TCI-R-240 showed high internal consistency reliabilities for all seven dimensions with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients from 0.68 to 0.88. The postulated four-factor structure of temperament and three-factor structure of character was confirmed by factor analysis and principal component analysis. The concurrent validity of the TCI-R-240 has been supported by meaningful correlations with subjective health, life satisfaction and Mini-IPIP. In line with previous studies, the strongest correlations concerning subjective health were negative correlation with Harm Avoidance and positive correlation with Self-directedness. Furthermore, life satisfaction was positively correlated with Self-directedness, Persistence, and Self-transcendence. The Agreeableness dimension was positively correlated with Reward Dependence. The Neuroticism dimension was positively correlated with Harm Avoidance and negative correlation with Self-directedness. The results suggested that the Chinese version of the TCI-R is a valid and reliable measure of temperament and character in young adults.