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Peer reviewedEdington, Everett D. – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1974
Descriptors: American Indians, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Differences, Diffusion
Kitao, S. Kathleen – 1988
One of the most important differences between American and Japanese cultures is the difference in group interaction. The Japanese have been described as group-oriented and Americans as individualistic. In Japan, groups are hierarchical and usually make decisions by consensus. Japanese groups play an important role in the lives of their members,…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Group Behavior
Download full textBranstetter, Katherine B. – 1975
A model for interpreting the role of clothing in society and culture is presented. From the point of view of the wearer in any culture, the decision as to what to wear is based on two kinds of information: the nature of the occasion and the wearer's image of his social identity. People, therefore, use clothing to project information about…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Anthropology, Clothing, Clothing Design
ANDERSON, LYNN R. – 1966
RATINGS OF THE LEADER'S INITIATION OF STRUCTURE AND CONSIDERATION WERE OBTAINED FROM 36 INTERCULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUPS OF ONE AMERICAN AND ONE INDIAN GRADUATE STUDENT PLUS AN AMERICAN LEADER. RATINGS OF GROUP ATMOSPHERE, ESTEEM FOR LEADER, AND LEADER EFFECTIVENESS WERE ALSO OBTAINED AFTER EACH GROUP COMPLETED AN INTERCULTURAL NEGOTIATION TASK AND…
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Behavior Rating Scales, Behavior Standards, Cultural Differences
Havighurst, Robert J. – 1969
An attempt is made (1) to define adolescence as a biological phenomenon, (2) to describe the characteristics of the adolescent in Latin America, and (3) to identify the adolescent within certain social and cultural groups of specific Latin American countries. The perspective of the four-part monograph is entirely sociological, and the report is…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Educational Psychology
Seifer, Nancy, Ed. – 1973
This consultation was structured to provide a forum for participants to grapple with issues surrounding ethnic group identity, ethnic studies, intergroup conflict, and essential new roles for schools, colleges and community groups; and to chart new courses of action for New Jersey. The document includes a brief summary of the program. The morning…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Community Role, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Differences
