The Factorial Structure Study of the Positive Personality Traits Questionnaire for Chinese College Students

The factorial structure of Positive Personality Traits Questionnaire(PPTQ) in a sample of Chinese college students is explored.A total of 648 college students are recruited for this study;half of the samples are used for exploratory factor analysis and the others for confirmatory factor analysis.Exploratory factor analysis shows positive self image,extraversion and culture identification.The results of confirmatory factor analysis(χ2/df=2.230,GFI=0.841,AGFI=0.816,CFI=0.822,RMSEA=0.062) indicates that this model provides a reasonable good fit for Chinese college students.The study indicates that the three-factor model of PPTQ is adaptable to Chinese college students.