SOCPSY 2B03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Qualitative Research, Collectivism, Twin Study
31 Jan 2020
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Culture & well-being: growth mindset associated with higher swb, 30-40% of the variance in swb is accounted for by genetics (proven through twin studies) Philosophical and religious conceptualizations of the good life: aristotle - well being in pursuit of virtue (eudaimonic, bentham - well being in pursuit of pleasure (hedonic, buddhism - meditation, confucius - hedonic conceptualization of well-being. How do conceptualizations of the good life vary across cultures. Method: asked participants to imagine being 85, can address any domain of well being, qualitative data analysis, canada, selfless, meaning, making an impact. Individualistic: emphasis on pursuit of personal goals, hedonic well being in pursuit of pleasure, less concerned about social status - value egalitarianism, china, collectivist values, obligation to family, live up to parental expectations, social status, successful career. Japan: collectivism, interdependence, less concerned about pursuing successful career, more concerned with wealth accumulation, cultural value on wealth, leisure time, pleasurable pursuits.
