Valuing Independent Thought Within Cultural Groups in the Workplace

2019 ◽  
pp. 81-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claretha Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Independent Thought

The Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance of Positive and Negative Affect

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Joshanloo ◽  
Ali Bakhshi
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Invariance Testing ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Scalar Invariance ◽  
Gender Groups

Abstract. This study investigated the factor structure and measurement invariance of the Mroczek and Kolarz’s scales of positive and negative affect in Iran (N = 2,391) and the USA (N = 2,154), and across gender groups. The two-factor model of affect was supported across the groups. The results of measurement invariance testing confirmed full metric and partial scalar invariance of the scales across cultural groups, and full metric and full scalar invariance across gender groups. The results of latent mean analysis revealed that Iranians scored lower on positive affect and higher on negative affect than Americans. The analyses also showed that American men scored significantly lower than American women on negative affect. The significance and implications of the results are discussed.

Non-Survey Techniques-Sub-Cultural Groups

1977 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Fitzpatrick ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Survey Techniques

Measurement Invariance of the Gifted Rating Scales Across Cultural Groups

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huijun Li ◽  
Donghyuck Lee ◽  
Steven I. Pfeiffer ◽  
Akihito Kamata
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Cultural Groups

Dual-Resident Marriages in Thailand: A Comparison of Two Cultural Groups of Women

2001 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul L. Schvaneveldt ◽  
Margareth. Young ◽  
Jay D. Schvaneveldt
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Groups

Language Maintenanceand The Preservation of Ethnic Identity: A Case of Malay Muslims in Southern Thailand

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 297-308
Author(s):  
Nonglaksana Kama ◽  
Munirah Yamirudeng
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Language Shift ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Know How ◽  
Thai Language ◽  
Ethnic Language ◽  
Southern Thailand ◽  
Southern Border ◽  
Vital Element

Language is known to have an effect on ethnic identity.For cultural groups who hold knowledge of ethnic language as a core value, language shift can lead to a loss of ethnic identity, cultural fragmentation and “non-authentic” expressions of ethnicity Thelanguage has played and is still playing a symbolic role in the evolution and maintenance of ethnic identity within the Malay Muslim community in southern Thailand. Itis significant to know how the Malay language was used as a symbol to create and sustain the Malay identity on the ways in which Malay Muslims today understand ethnic identity, and how ethnic language fits into their own ethnic self-identifications.This paper attempts to answer the question why Malay language constitutes a vital element in the maintenance of Malay ethnic identity among the Malays of southern Thailand.Two facts have been identified regarding the language and ethnicity link among Malay Muslims. First, Malay language is seen as a relevant ethno-cultural marker and its usage is limited within family, relatives and close friends. Second, Malay language is preserved along with Thai language, making many Malay Muslims bilingual, which is quite typical in the southern border provinces of Thailand.

Cultures of Innovation and Progress

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yakov Ben-Haim
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
Modern Education ◽  
Modes Of Innovation ◽  
Verbal Conflict ◽  
Independent Thought

Some innovations are revolutionary, while some are evolutionary and detected only in retrospect. The modes of innovation are numerous, but disputation—intellectual confrontation and verbal conflict between different attitudes, inclinations, or beliefs—is often central in initiating and adopting or rejecting an innovation. Innovations, like disputes, are often the work of individuals, and individualism plays a major role in innovation. Much effort is devoted to educating creative, innovative, individualistic citizens. Modern education emphasizes mastering knowledge, but also focuses on developing skills and propensities for discovering new truths and identifying old falsehoods. Education for independent thought characterizes innovative societies. However, seeking universal truths may entail a paradox that is removed only by limiting the universalism itself. Seeking universal truths engenders innovation dilemmas that encumber progress and introduce fragilities to innovative societies. Two examples illustrate this: the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and military geopolitical strategy.

Naming the Baga: Problems in the Identity of a Guinean Cultural Amalgamation

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Frederick John Lamp
Keyword(s):  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Language Group ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Republic Of Guinea ◽  
Hierarchical Relationship ◽  
The Republic

Abstract Along the coast of the Republic of Guinea, the term “Baga” has been used to cover a large amalgamation of cultural groups, always previously misinterpreted. There are five dialect groups called Baga within the Temne language group. The question raised here concerns the etymology of the name Baga, as it has evolved in juxtaposition to the name Temne in Sierra Leone. It is an attempt to parse the intricate use of language to describe the historical and hierarchical relationship between these two segments of the same group.

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