Chapter 17: culture Flashcards
Ethnicity
Dimension of culture based on cultural heritage, nationality, race, religion, and language
Culture
Behavior, patterns, and beliefs of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation
Cross-cultural studies
Research that compares a culture with another culture(s)
Studies the influence of culture in human development
Thoughts
Self:
- Self-concept; Identity
- Cognitive ability: intelligence, skill, moral reasoning
Beliefs and values:
- Religion
- Morality
- Goals
- Individualism vs collectivism
Feelings
Self (Ex: resilience, optimism)
Relationships (parents, peers, romantic partners, etc.)
Behavior
Parenting
Decision-making
Moral behavior
Goal attainment
Socioeconomic status
Grouping of people with similar occupational, educational, and economic characteristics
Social media affects…
Cognitive ability
Academic achievement
Social skills
Cultural issues:
Ethnicity and ethnic identity development
Religion
Socioeconomic status
War and conflict
Political climate
Technology
Three stages of ethnic identity development
Phinney:
- Unexamined ethnic identity: foreclosure OR diffusion
- Ethnic identity search: moratorium
- Resolution of Conflict: achievement or commitment
Ethnic identity development
By 5 years old children can usually understand differences between them and majority group
Affected by culture, acculturation, parenting, and EID of family members
Four Factor Index of Socioeconomic Status
Education
Occupation
Sex
Marital Status
Effects of poverty
Physical development
Cognitive development
Psychological/Emotional development
Educational attainment
Occupational attainment
Mental health, mental illness, and well being