SW 300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Linguistics, Positivism, Biculturalism
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Must work with others to clarify expectations, identify interests, reconcile differences, and win cooperation. Must be able to adapt the technical aspects of the research procedures so that they are appropriate for your specific research setting and research participants (rps) Cross-cultural research is strengthened when researchers study the beliefs, values, and social structures that form the context of the rps" worldviews. Culture exists at two levels: micro-level: found within individuals and is reflected in their personal values, beliefs, communication styles, and behaviors, macro-level: exists within organizations, institutions, and communities; manifested in mandates, policies, and practices. Culture acts as filter through which people view, perceive, and evaluate the world around them. Provides a framework within which people process information, think, communicate, and behave. Misperceptions, miscommunications, and conflicts are not only possible but also likely, because people are viewing situations through different frameworks.
