Cultural psychology.

Cohen, Dov

doi:10.1037/14341-014

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“…Yet, one of the most critical complaints of cross-national trait research is the systematic distortion imposed by the frameof-reference effect (Schmit et al 1995), also known as the reference-group effect (Heine et al 2002(Heine et al , 2008Peng et al 1997), in which respondents produce self-ratings relative to others in their culture, not relative to a heuristically intangible globalmean(PeruginiandRichetin2007).Validity,ofcourse, is a relative concept, such that a test can be valid for one application but not another. In this case, as per the frame-ofreference effect, trait measures produce valid within-group comparisons,butinvalidbetween-groupcomparisons (Heine et al 2008;van de Vijver and Leung 2001;Cohen 2007). Cross-national misapplication therefore produces misleading data (Ashton 2007).…”

Section: Latitudinal Variation In Conscientiousnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Migration Load, Ecological Opportunity, and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder Etiology: Obsessive Character as an Adaptation to Seasonality

Hertler

2015

Evolutionary Psychological Science

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The obsessive-compulsive personality pattern of orderliness, parsimony, and obstinacy was first described and explained by Sigmund Freud. Freud's description was sound, but his explanation was flawed. Further still, no extant etiology, psychoanalytic or otherwise, convincingly accounts for the existence, and intergenerational perpetuation, of obsessive character. Thus, herein is presented a new etiology; an evolutionary etiology that describes obsessive personality, not as a disorder, but as an extreme strategy whose imbalance is a product of post-dispersal evolution. Migration into northerly latitudes brought about a relative release from biotic selective pressures, such as conflict and conspecific competition, and a corresponding increase in abiotic selective pressures, such as cold and seasonal scarcity. Features such as (1) future-oriented thought, (2) parsimoniousness, and (3) compulsive conscientiousness become both viable and intelligible as a temperamental consequence of struggling more exclusively with the elements. After using comparative animal data to demonstrate their biogeographical distribution, the human distribution of these three traits is also shown to be concentrated within northerly latitudes.

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Section: Latitudinal Variation In Conscientiousnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Migration Load, Ecological Opportunity, and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder Etiology: Obsessive Character as an Adaptation to Seasonality

Hertler

2015

Evolutionary Psychological Science

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“…On the other hand, the obsessive traits of time urgency and future-oriented thought, as well as parsimony and conservation of resources, appear to positively correlate with latitude (Hertler 2015c). Cross-national comparisons of self-reported conscientiousness correlates negatively with latitude, though, as reviewed, this data is open to several explanations, ranging from negation (Heine et al 2008;van de Vijver and Leung 2001;Cohen 2007) to inverse interpretation (Hertler 2015c). Clearly, more data is wanting.…”

Section: Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 93%

The Biology of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Symptomatology: Identifying an Extremely K-Selected Life History Variant

Hertler

2015

Evolutionary Psychological Science

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Size at birth, growth rate, age at sexual maturity, number and size of offspring, and longevity are among the variables studied in life history evolution, a mid-level branch of evolutionary biology. Long-lived, slow maturing, and highly encephalized Homo sapiens, though skewed as a group towards the very slow end of the spectrum, nevertheless show some life history variation; variation which may relate to, and to some extent explain, personality variation. When applied to extant personality disorders, the risk-taking, boldness, and impulsivity of psychopathy is explained as a fast life history strategy. Herein, it is argued that the highly heritable obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), opposite psychopathy, is a slow life history strategy. Both OCPD and slow life history strategists exhibit anxiety and harm avoidance, risk and loss aversion, future-oriented thought and time urgency, delayed gratification, and conscientious labor and fidelity. In addition to a host of compelling correlations, the preponderance of intrinsic over extrinsic mortality that explains the evolution of slow life histories is precisely that which has been described in an ecological etiology that explains OCPD as a product of post-migration evolution from Africa into Eurasia.

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“…In the context of food preferences and consumption patterns, social identity theory provides insights into how cultural affiliations and group memberships influence individuals' dietary choices and behaviors. People often use food as a marker of social identity, expressing their cultural heritage, values, and belonging through food choices and eating practices (Cohen, 2015). By understanding the role of social identity in shaping food preferences, researchers can elucidate how cultural norms, peer influences, and social comparisons impact individuals' dietary behaviors within different cultural contexts.…”

Section: Social Identity Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Cross-Cultural Differences in Food Preferences and Consumption Patterns

Lindsey

2024

JFS

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Purpose: This study sought to explore cross- cultural differences in food preferences and consumption patterns. Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to cross- cultural differences in food preferences and consumption patterns. Preliminary empirical review revealed that cultural heritage profoundly influenced individuals' food preferences and consumption habits, with distinct culinary traditions and family influences shaping dietary behaviors within specific cultural contexts. Globalization and urbanization were found to impact food preferences, yet traditional dietary practices remained resilient. Additionally, socio-economic factors significantly influenced dietary behaviors, particularly in low-income communities. These findings emphasized the importance of recognizing cultural diversity and socio-economic disparities in promoting healthy eating behaviors and improving public health outcomes. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Cultural Anthropology theory, Social Identity theory and Ecological Systems theory may be used to anchor future studies on cross- cultural differences in food preferences and consumption patterns. The study offered valuable recommendations that contributed to theory, practice, and policy in the field of nutrition and public health. By identifying cultural influences on food preferences and consumption patterns, the study enriched theoretical frameworks such as cultural anthropology, social identity theory, and ecological systems theory. Its findings informed the development of culturally sensitive interventions and educational programs, empowering individuals to make healthier food choices while respecting cultural heritage. Additionally, the study's insights guided the formulation of evidence-based policies aimed at addressing diet-related health disparities and promoting food security and nutrition equity on a global scale.

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Cultural psychology.

Cited by 9 publications

References 282 publications

Migration Load, Ecological Opportunity, and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder Etiology: Obsessive Character as an Adaptation to Seasonality

Migration Load, Ecological Opportunity, and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder Etiology: Obsessive Character as an Adaptation to Seasonality

The Biology of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Symptomatology: Identifying an Extremely K-Selected Life History Variant

Cross-Cultural Differences in Food Preferences and Consumption Patterns

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