Lee Jiyeon, Ko Dongwoo, Choi Hyoung-Yong
Counseling UX Psychology, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea.
College of Business, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea.
BMC Psychol. 2025 Mar 7;13(1):212. doi: 10.1186/s40359-025-02523-4.
The research aims to explore the common nature of 'kkondae'-a Korean term denoting stubbornness-and its relevance across cultures, particularly examining the relationship between anxiety, kkondae tendencies, and resulting loneliness through difficulties in listening and acceptance in social interactions.
A sample of 454 individuals from the U.S. was surveyed online to assess the Korean-developed Kkondae scale's reliability and validity. Structural Equation Modeling revealed that higher levels of anxiety might lead to increased loneliness, with kkondae traits acting as an intermediary.
Anxiety was found to affect the tendency towards kkondae behavior, interfering with listening and effective communication, thus exacerbating loneliness.
Interpersonal communication issues are critical in increasing loneliness. This study adds a new dimension to loneliness research by linking the concept of kkondae with anxiety.
本研究旨在探究“kkondae”(韩语中表示固执的词汇)的共同本质及其跨文化相关性,尤其通过社交互动中倾听和接纳方面的困难,考察焦虑、kkondae倾向与由此产生的孤独感之间的关系。
对454名来自美国的个体进行在线调查,以评估韩国开发的Kkondae量表的信效度。结构方程模型显示,较高水平的焦虑可能导致孤独感增加,kkondae特质起中介作用。
研究发现,焦虑会影响kkondae行为倾向,干扰倾听和有效沟通,从而加剧孤独感。
人际沟通问题在增加孤独感方面至关重要。本研究通过将kkondae概念与焦虑联系起来,为孤独感研究增添了新维度。