%A Gan Yiqun;Wang Chun;Hu Xiaoxiao %T The Theoretical Construct of Chinese Core Self-evaluation %0 Journal Article %D 2007 %J Advances in Psychological Science %R %P 217-223 %V 15 %N 2 %U {https://journal.psych.ac.cn/xlkxjz/CN/abstract/article_641.shtml} %8 2007-03-15 %X The paper introduced the concept, elements and predictive value of Western classic core self-evaluation, which consists of four central traits: Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, Neuroticism, and General Self-Efficacy. The present article analyzed the main contributions of the Western classic core self-evaluation and its implication to our current study, and proposed the theoretical construct of Chinese core self-evaluation. The proposed construct consisted four traits: Kindness, Talents, Ways of Life, and Collective Self-esteem