Cultural prototypes and dimensions of honor

Date
2014-02
Authors
Cross, S. E.
Uskul, A. K.
Gerçek-Swing, B.
Sunbay, Z.
Alözkan, C.
Günsoy, C.
Ataca, B.
Karakitapoğlu-Aygün, Z.
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Instructor
Source Title
Personality and Socia Psychology Bulletin
Print ISSN
0146-1672
Electronic ISSN
1552-7433
Publisher
Sage
Volume
40
Issue
2
Pages
232 - 249
Language
English
Type
Article
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Abstract

Research evidence and theoretical accounts of honor point to differing definitions of the construct in differing cultural contexts. The current studies address the question “What is honor?” using a prototype approach in Turkey and the Northern United States. Studies 1a/1b revealed substantial differences in the specific features generated by members of the two groups, but Studies 2 and 3 revealed cultural similarities in the underlying dimensions of self-respect, moral behavior, and social status/respect. Ratings of the centrality and personal importance of these factors were similar across the two groups, but their association with other relevant constructs differed. The tripartite nature of honor uncovered in these studies helps observers and researchers alike understand how diverse responses to situations can be attributed to honor. Inclusion of a prototype analysis into the literature on honor cultures can provide enhanced coverage of the concept that may lead to testable hypotheses and new theoretical developments.

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Keywords
Honor, Prototypes, Social status, Lay conceptions
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