Personality Profiles in Traditional Korean Medicine
Author Information
Author(s): Park Soo Hyun, Kim Myoung-geun, Lee Soo Jin, Kim Jong Yeol, Chae Han
Primary Institution: Yonsei University
Hypothesis
Distinct temperament and character profiles would emerge for the different Sasang types as indicated on the TCI.
Conclusion
The study found significant differences in temperament traits associated with traditional Korean Sasang types using a biopsychological personality inventory.
Supporting Evidence
- The TCI profile for each of the Sasang types was significantly different.
- So-Yang types scored higher on Novelty Seeking compared to So-Eum types.
- So-Eum types scored higher on Harm Avoidance compared to So-Yang types.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different personality types in traditional Korean medicine can affect people's health and treatment. It found that people with different types have different personality traits.
Methodology
Participants completed the Korean version of the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) and were classified into Sasang types by specialists.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from self-selection of participants who returned the survey.
Limitations
The study may have representational bias due to non-participation and did not use multi-method means of classifying Sasang typology.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 47.6 years, with no significant differences in age, gender, or education across Sasang types.
Statistical Information
P-Value
.004
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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