Influence Of Culture Flashcards
Which cultures have easy social and geographical mobility?
Western cultures
Why do western cultures have more involvement in the formation of relationships?
Because they have more social mobility and so meet more people
Which cultures have less choice with whom they interact with?
Non-western cultures
What arranges interactions with non-western cultures?
Family or economic resources
Where does the interest lay with individualistic cultures?
Individual
Where does the interest lay with collectivist cultures?
Entire family or community
In which type of cultures are romantic relationships more likely to be formed?
Individualistic cultures
What two things do cultures differ in?
Norms and rules
What do norms in a relationship do?
Act as a guideline and dictate how people act in the development of the relationship
Outline Ma’s study into self-disclosure
Studied internet relationships and found that American students self-disclosed sooner than East Asian students
What is included in the rules of a relationship?
Courtesy and social intimacy
Outline Argyle’s study into relationship rules
Studied relationships in UK, Hong Kong, Italy and Japan. Found different relationship rules with each, however found similarities with courtesy
Which kind of relationships are expected to produce more compatible partners?
Voluntary relationships
Why might parents be in a better position to judge compatibility?
They aren’t blinded by love
Who came up with research support on how non-voluntary relationships can work better than relationships based on love?
Epstein
