Concept and Method in Cross-Cultural and Cultural Psychology
Published on 27. October 2021
978-1-108-90576-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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English
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Cambridge
United Kingdom
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0,70 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-108-90576-3 (9781108905763)
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Ype H. Poortinga
Concept and Method in Cross-Cultural and Cultural Psychology
Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Cross-Cultural and Cultural Psychology
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11/2021
Cambridge University Press
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Content
Introduction; 1. Historical Overview; 2. Conceptualization; 3. Method; 4. Incorporating development and change; 5. (C)cp for the global village; 6. Epilogue.
