title: Psychometric Properties of the Formal Characteristics of Behavior-Temperament Inventory in Chinese Samples.
abstract: This paper presents a Chinese adaption of the Formal Characteristics of the Behavior-Temperament Inventory (FCB-TI), a self-report instrument that evaluates six temperamental scales, based on Strelau's concept of temperament. A first sample of 626 undergraduates completed the Chinese version of the Regulative Theory of Temperament Questionnaire (RTTQ), which is an initial pool of 381 items. Internal consistency suggests adequate reliability (.66 to .82), and an exploratory factor analysis revealed a six-factor solution consistent with the original instrument. A follow-up confirmatory factor analysis revealed good support for the temperament structure with a second sample of students (N = 2.980). Internal consistency and factorial structure were re-examined (Cronbach's alpha ranged .64 to .85), and test-retest correlations over a two-week period ranged from .82 to .96 with a third sample of adults (N = 2.265). Convergent and discriminant validity was explored in relation to the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revision Short Scale for Chinese (EPQ-RSC) model dimensions. Results indicate that the Chinese version of the FCB-TI has similar psychometric properties and generally satisfactory reliability and validity.
authors.affiliation: Liaoning Normal University (China).
authors.forename: Wen
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: University of Science and Technology Liaoning (China).
authors.forename: Liang
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.affiliation: Liaoning Normal University (China).
authors.forename: Ying
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.affiliation: Liaoning Normal University (China).
authors.forename: Shuai
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002681:China; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000592:standards; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013694:Temperament; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: FCB-TI; psychometric properties; temperamental scales