Is the KKondae as a common psychological construct? Testing the KKondae scale with the U.S. sample, and the preliminary study of predictors and consequences of Kkondae

Abstract Background 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 acceptanc...

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Main Authors: Jiyeon Lee, Dongwoo Ko, Hyoung-yong Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02523-4