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Positive Self-views: Understanding Universals and Variability Across Cultures

Heine, Steven J.·2004·Journal of Cultural and Evolutionary Psychology
DOI 10.1556/jcep.2.2004.1-2.7
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Abstract

Human psychology varies importantly across cultures, however, considerations of this variation is often missing from evolutionary theories about the origins of psychological phenomena. To the extent that a psychological phenomenon is not universal, compelling evolutionary accounts need to be targeted at a level of analysis that is universal. An example of pronounced cultural variation in motivations for positive self-views is considered. Westerners tend to be more concerned about maintaining self-esteem, whereas East Asians tend to be more focused on maintaining face. Implications for understanding underlying motivations and evolutionary origins is discussed.

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Authors
Heine, S. J.
Affiliations
University of British Columbia (CA)
Corresponding author
Heine, Steven J.
ORCID
Heine, Steven J.
Venue
Journal of Cultural and Evolutionary Psychology
Publisher
Akademiai Kiado Zrt.
Published
2004-08-01
Volume
2
Issue
1
Pages
109-122
ISSN
  • 1589-5254 (ISSN-L)
  • 1589-7397
DOI
10.1556/jcep.2.2004.1-2.7
OpenAlex
W2113545227
Cited by
33
References
6
Citations by year
2023: 1 · 2022: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 2
FWCI
0.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Cultural and Evolutionary Psychology (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Cultural Differences and Values
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Emotions and Moral Behavior
Keywords
self-esteem, face, cultural variation, universality, East Asian culture, Western culture

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