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Concept and Method in Cross-Cultural and Cultural Psychology

Concept and Method in Cross-Cultural and Cultural Psychology - Elements in Psychology and Culture

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Publisher's Synopsis

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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Book information

ISBN: 9781108827614
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
Edition: New edition
DEWEY: 155.82
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 75
Weight: 134g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 10mm