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Cultural differences in moral judgment and behavior, across and within societies
Jesse Graham1, Peter Meindl1, Erica Beall1
1University of Southern California, United States.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|March 7, 2018
Summary
Cultural factors significantly shape moral judgments, values, and behaviors within and across societies. Understanding these diverse influences is key to a comprehensive view of human morality.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
Background:
- Morality is often studied assuming universal principles.
- However, cultural variations in moral judgments and behaviors are substantial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review contemporary research on cultural influences on morality.
- To highlight within-societal cultural differences in moral judgments and behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current studies on cultural factors and morality.
Main Results:
- Cultural factors, including religion and social ecology, significantly impact moral judgments and behaviors.
- Within-societal cultural differences in morality can be as significant as cross-societal differences.
Conclusions:
- Cultural variability in morality challenges normative theories.
- Further descriptive research on moral thought and behavior is warranted.
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