Research Methodologies
Researchers aim to gather an in-depth understanding of an issue by way of open-ended questioning, non-statistical research techniques, or value-based observations.
What is "qualitative research"?
interactions between groups in the community, village, school and workplace
What is "meso-level"?
The process by which individuals learn to become functioning members of society by internalising the roles, norms and values of that society
What is 'socialisation'?
having a conversation with friend, having a conversation with a stranger or giving a speech to a group of people are all examples of what?
Zones of interpersonal interaction
The preconceived view of the characteristics of a group held by individuals who are not members of that group.
Stereotypes
This type of research method involves analysing existing data collected by others to answer new questions or verify findings.
What is "secondary data analysis"?
This concept refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices that characterize a group or society and influence its members' behavior.
What is "culture"?
used to describe the environmental factors that influence an individuals development
nurture
Study of the meaning behind signs and symbols and how they convey meaning
What is 'semiotics'?
Communication is implicit and relies heavily on non-verbal cues, and shared understanding. Much of the message is conveyed through tone, body language, and the situation.
What is High Context culture?
method used to analyse and interpret themes, words and images from documents, film, art, music and other cultural artefacts and media.
What is 'content analysis'?
This term refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations, driven by advances in communication and trade.
What is "globalisation"?
the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19
adolescence
a group of people born between 1980-1995 are called what?
Millennials
incidents in which differences between one's own culture and another culture leads to some kind of mistake
Cultural misunderstandings
entails the collection of data from an in-depth planned discussion of a defined topic held by a small group of people brought together by a moderator.
What is a 'focus group'
Refers to the idea that people should possess a body of knowledge, understanding and skills that allows them to share, communicate effectively, and respect themselves and others.
What is 'social and cultural literacy'?
family, school, peers, work, government, media, legal systems are all examples of ...?
What is 'social institutions'?
When someone tries to compensate for the difference in linguistics ability
What is overaccommodation?
An emphasis on personal autonomy, self expression and individual achievement by encouraging the prioritisation of their own goals and needs
What is individualistic culture?
involves the in-depth study of a cultural group, which can be any group of individuals who share a common social experience and/or location.
What is a 'case study'?
individuals from different cultures are combined to form new ones, disregarding cultural factors and ethnic backgrounds.
What is a "Hybrid society"?
The various identities, attitudes, beliefs and values that an individual has of him, her, or their selves.
Self-concept
people are encouraged to prioritise the needs and goals of the group over their own individual desires.
Collectivist culture
not judging a culture to our own standards of what is right or wrong
What is 'cultural relativism'?