COMM 200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 26: Collectivism, Ingroups And Outgroups, Individualism
16 Dec 2016
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Face: a metaphor for the public image people display. Face concern: interest in maintaining one"s face or the face of others. Face need: desire to be associated or disassociated with others. Positive face: desire to be liked and admired by others. Negative face: desire to be autonomous and free from others. Facework: actions used to deal with face needs/wants of self and others. Tact facework: extent to which a person respects another"s autonomy. Solidarity facework: accepting another as a member of an in-group. Approbation facework: focusing less on the negative aspects and more on the positive aspects of another. Self-identity is important in interpersonal interactions, with individuals negotiating their identities differently across cultures. The management of conflict is mediated by face and culture. Certain acts threaten one"s projected self-image (face). Face restoration: strategy used to preserve autonomy and avoid loss of face. Individualism: a cultural value that places emphasis on the individual over the group.
