BMC Psychol September 2025 PMID 40931341

Competence and control beliefs in three cultures: a German personality test applied at home, in Kenya and Poland.

Michaela Heinecke-Müller, Julia Miczka, Josephine N Arasa, Claudia Quaiser-Pohl

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The discussions reflect an interest in exploring self-efficacy and control beliefs by referencing theories like emotional intelligence, but the tone remains somewhat superficial, as evidenced by references to related works rather than specific findings. Words like 'sujeto a disputa hermenéutica' (subject to hermeneutic dispute) hint at ongoing debates, but overall, the exchanges do not demonstrate deep engagement with the core research or its broader implications.

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Participants cite related theories, such as emotional intelligence, but do not delve into detailed analysis or critique of the study itself.

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Abstract in brief

  • Competence and control beliefs are vital self-evaluations that predict various psychological outcomes and are thought to have a universal core across cultures.
  • The study involved 1,084 participants from Germany, Kenya, and Poland completing a personality test aimed at assessing self-efficacy and externality, with factor structure comparisons revealing inconsistencies across different cultures.
  • The findings raise doubts about the measure's cross-cultural applicability and suggest that social and fatalistic dimensions of control beliefs need more exploration, especially in non-Western contexts.

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Netochka Nezvanova, menos 3%
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@elsazzpisazz @Moli_Malone sustento teórico tiene (como todo, está sujeto a disputa hermenéutica). por ejemplo, Mayer JD, Salovey P, Caruso DR. "Emotional Intelligence: Theory, Findings, and Implications". Psychological Inquiry. 15(3):197–215, julio 2004. doi:10.1207/s15327965pli1503_02

Apr 28, 2025 · 1 like · 5,353 followers View post →
Olivier Duquesne
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"Emotional Intelligence: Theory, Findings, and Implications": Psychological Inquiry: Vol 15, No 3 https://t.co/2z6zFhJHPi

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Netochka Nezvanova, menos 3%
@NetNezva · X

@elsazzpisazz @Moli_Malone sustento teórico tiene (como todo, está sujeto a disputa hermenéutica). por ejemplo, Mayer JD, Salovey P, Caruso DR. "Emotional Intelligence: Theory, Findings, and Implications". Psychological Inquiry. 15(3):197–215, julio 2004. doi:10.1207/s15327965pli1503_02

Apr 28, 2025 · 1 like · 5,353 followers View post →
Olivier Duquesne
@oduquesne · X

"Emotional Intelligence: Theory, Findings, and Implications": Psychological Inquiry: Vol 15, No 3 https://t.co/2z6zFhJHPi

Nov 21, 2020 · 830 followers View post →
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15 (3): 197–215. يوليو 2004. doi:10.1207/s15327965pli1503_02. S2CID 144415437. ფოტოს აღწერილობა მიუწვდომელია.

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Psychological Inquiry, 15(3), 197 – 215. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327965pli1503_02. ⸻. Projection, Misreading, and Assumed Intent.

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https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327965pli1503_02 4. Zeidner, M., Matthews, G., & Roberts, R. D. (2009). What We Know about Emotional Intelligence ...

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https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327965pli1503_02 4. Zeidner, M., Matthews, G., & Roberts, R. D. (2009). What We Know about Emotional Intelligence ...

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يوليو 2004. doi:10.1207/s15327965pli1503_02. S2CID 144415437.

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https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327965pli1503_02. Ro, C. (2019, October 9). Dunbar's number: Why we can only maintain 150 relationships. BBCpage ...

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