The Instrumentality of Attitudes: Toward a Neofunctional Theory.

Herek, Gregory M.

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Instrumentality of Attitudes: Toward a Neofunctional Theory.

Herek, Gregory M.

Journal of Social Issues, v42 n2 p99-114 1986

Personal attitudes toward social issues help people meet their needs either through benefits received from the attitude object or the attitude's expression. The personality, situational, and domain characteristics likely to influence the functional value of attitudes are discussed. Strategies for changing attitudes are briefly considered. (PS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Ideology, Individual Characteristics, Personality Development, Phenomenology, Psychological Characteristics, Social Attitudes, Social Development, Social Influences, Socialization, Values

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue on social issues and personal life: the search for connections.