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Is modesty a subdomain of humility?
- Source :
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Journal of Positive Psychology . Jul2016, Vol. 11 Issue 4, p439-446. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Although many scholars have sharply distinguished humility from modesty, several research teams recently conceptualized modesty as a subdomain of humility. In the present study, we compare these competing conceptualizations using confirmatory factor analyses. In Study 1, a model with general humility (i.e. second-order factor) predicting the subscales of the Relational Humility Scale (RHS) and the Modesty facet of the HEXACO-PI showed adequate fit; and modesty showed one of the stronger factor loadings on the higher order factor. In Study 2, we used a set of items designed to sharpen the potential distinction between modesty (i.e. interpersonal behavior involving moderating attention to self) and humility. Then, we tested a model with a general humility factor (i.e. second-order factor) predicting subscales of the RHS and modesty items. Once again, modesty items loaded strongly on the higher order factor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COMPETITION (Psychology)
*FACTOR analysis
*INTERPERSONAL relations
*SELF-efficacy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17439760
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Positive Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 114677130
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2015.1117130