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the relationship between values and support of policy measures aimed at reducing green house gas
emissions. The results showed that for decision makers in the public sector, but not in the private
sector, environmental values were important determinants of willingness to accept climate change
policy measures. As hypothesized, these effects were mediated by norms
4158.2 Hope and vicarious futurity, Michelle Wong 1 , Sandra Heriot 1, 2 , David Dossetor 2 ,
Kenneth Nunn 3 , 1 University of Sydney, Australia, 2 Childrens' Hospital at Westmead, 3 Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Service Network, Australia,
"Vicarious futurity" describes a parent's attitude towards their child's future. Clinically, vicarious
futurity has powerful relevance, e.g., while a child with a disability may pose challenges for their
family, some parents have high hopes for their child and can adjust to the challenges of parenting.
This study examined the psychometric properties of an instrument designed to measure vicarious
futurity. Normative data were gathered from a sample of parents. The vicarious futurity of parents
of children with autism and cystic fibrosis was also examined. Findings were discussed in terms of
how they clarify the origins and meaning of vicarious futurity.
4158.3 Values of Estonians in 15-year perspective, Toomas Niit, Kaisa-Kitri Niit, Tiiu Kilk,
Tallinn Pedagogical University, Estonia
The paper describes the results of studies carried out with Schwartz Value Survey in Estonia
between 1989-2004. Several university student samples are well comparable and show that there
are noticeable changes in Achievement, Hedonism, Universalism, Tradition and Security value
domains in samples collected in 1992 and 1999(when Estonia regained its independence). These
results will be compared with a representative adult sample (N=1331) from 1998 and a new
student sample from 2004. Possible cultural and historical reasons influencing the changes will be
outlined. Some comparative data from neighbouring countries(Finland and Sweden)in 1990's will
be presented as well.
4158.4 Value orientation of present Chinese professionals, Shenghua Jin 1 , Hui Li 2 , 1 Research
Center of Psychology and Behavior in Tianjin Normal University, China, 2 College of Psychology,
Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
428 professionals from 8 provinces were studied with the QCVO (the Questionnaire of Chinese
Value Orientation), the findings indicate that, as a whole, the value orientation of present Chinese
professionals is positive and pro-social. They think much of social responsibility, work, public
interests, rule of law and family. The aspects of sex, education and age have significant influence
on some parts of value orientation, and there is no significant influence on value orientation from
factors of income, marriage and family structure.
4159 ORAL
Industrial/organizational psychology
Chair: Patricia Simon, Germany
4159.1 Team performance in Chinese and American teams, Donald Davis, Janet Bryant,
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