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Cheung, Chau-Kiu; Kwok, Siu-Tong – Journal of Social Psychology, 1996
Hypothesizes that a conservative and individualistic orientation results in the fatalistic, alienated, and helpless outlook known as hopelessness. Provides extensive references to studies and theories characterizing conservatism and a work ethic belief as manifestations of an a maladaptive stage of psychological development. (MJP)
Descriptors: Authoritarianism, Beliefs, College Students, Conservatism