Concept and Method in Cross-Cultural and Cultural Psychology
Seiten
2021
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-108-82761-4 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-108-82761-4 (ISBN)
This Element presents a critical review of cross-cultural psychology and cultural psychology. It examines how emphasis in cultural and cross-cultural psychology on psychological differences leads to stereotyping, and diminishes attention for prevailing external conditions.
An overview is given of cross-cultural psychology and cultural psychology, focusing on theory and methodology. In Section 1 historical developments in research are traced; it is found that initially extensive psychological differences tend to shrink when more carefully designed studies are conducted. Section 2 addresses the conceptualization of “culture” and of “a culture”. For psychological research the notion “culture” is considered too vague; more focal explanatory concepts are required. Section 3 describes methodological issues, taking the notion of the empirical cycle as a lead for both qualitative and quantitative research. Pitfalls in research design and data analysis of behavior-comparative studies, and the need for replication are discussed. Section 4 suggests to move beyond research on causal relationships and to incorporate additional questions, addressing the function and the development of behavior patterns in ontogenetic, phylogenetic and historical time. Section 5 emphasizes the need for applied research serving the global village.
An overview is given of cross-cultural psychology and cultural psychology, focusing on theory and methodology. In Section 1 historical developments in research are traced; it is found that initially extensive psychological differences tend to shrink when more carefully designed studies are conducted. Section 2 addresses the conceptualization of “culture” and of “a culture”. For psychological research the notion “culture” is considered too vague; more focal explanatory concepts are required. Section 3 describes methodological issues, taking the notion of the empirical cycle as a lead for both qualitative and quantitative research. Pitfalls in research design and data analysis of behavior-comparative studies, and the need for replication are discussed. Section 4 suggests to move beyond research on causal relationships and to incorporate additional questions, addressing the function and the development of behavior patterns in ontogenetic, phylogenetic and historical time. Section 5 emphasizes the need for applied research serving the global village.
Introduction; 1. Historical Overview; 2. Conceptualization; 3. Method; 4. Incorporating development and change; 5. (C)cp for the global village; 6. Epilogue.
Erscheinungsdatum | 25.10.2021 |
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Reihe/Serie | Elements in Psychology and Culture |
Zusatzinfo | Worked examples or Exercises |
Verlagsort | Cambridge |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 152 x 228 mm |
Gewicht | 134 g |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Sozialpsychologie |
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ISBN-10 | 1-108-82761-6 / 1108827616 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-108-82761-4 / 9781108827614 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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