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Calligraphy, Psychology and the Confucian Literati Personality

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  • Henry S. R. Kao
  • Min Xu
  • Tin Tin Kao

Abstract

Our research in the past 40 years has identified beneficial effects of Chinese calligraphy handwriting (CCH) practice on visual attention, cognitive activation, physiological slowdown, emotional relaxation and behavioural change. We hypothesised that these outcomes may constitute a compressive set of foundations which could impact several traits of Chinese personality within the context of Confucian culture and values. Here, we give a brief overview of the background of CCH and its effect in the cognitive, physiological and bio-emotional domains. We then provide empirical evidence showing strong association of CCH and personality traits and discuss the results in the contexts of calligraphy practice and Confucian literati personality, Confucianism and Chinese personalities as well as calligraphy writing and tool-using psychological theory.

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  • Henry S. R. Kao & Min Xu & Tin Tin Kao, 2021. "Calligraphy, Psychology and the Confucian Literati Personality," Psychology and Developing Societies, , vol. 33(1), pages 54-72, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:psydev:v:33:y:2021:i:1:p:54-72
    DOI: 10.1177/0971333621990449
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    1. James H. Liu, 2021. "Introduction to Confucian Psychology: Background, Content, and an Agenda for the Future," Psychology and Developing Societies, , vol. 33(1), pages 7-26, March.
    2. Dharm P. S. Bhawuk, 2021. "Building Cultural Bridges Between China and India," Psychology and Developing Societies, , vol. 33(1), pages 103-120, March.
    3. Chih-Chun Hsiao & Chun-Chieh Lin & Chun-Gu Cheng & Yin-Han Chang & Hui-Chen Lin & Hsing-Chen Wu & Chun-An Cheng, 2023. "Self-Reported Beneficial Effects of Chinese Calligraphy Handwriting Training for Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Exploratory Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-10, January.

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