Concept and Method in Cross-Cultural and Cultural Psychology (eBook)

Ype H. Poortinga (Autor)

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2021
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
9781108905763 (ISBN)

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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 "e;culture"e; and of "e;a culture"e;. For psychological research the notion "e;culture"e; 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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.11.2021
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Sozialpsychologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften
• ISBN-13: 9781108905763 / 9781108905763