Cultural Prototypes and Dimensions of Honor

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 differ...

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Published in:Personality & social psychology bulletin 2014-02, Vol.40 (2), p.232-249
Main Authors: Cross, Susan E., Uskul, Ayse K., Gerçek-Swing, Berna, Sunbay, Zeynep, Alözkan, Cansu, Günsoy, Ceren, Ataca, Bilge, Karakitapoğlu-Aygün, Zahide
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Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Centrality
Coverage
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Cultural aspects
Cultural Characteristics
Culture
Female
Hierarchy, Social
Humans
Hypothesis testing
Male
Morality
Morals
Prototypes
Self esteem
Social Behavior
Social psychology
Social status
Turkey
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0146-1672
1552-7433
DOI:10.1177/0146167213510323