Being a tough person in a tight world: Cultural tightness leads to a desire for muscularity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jesp.2021.104183
Abstract: Abstract Compared to loose cultures, tight cultures are characterized by stronger norm adherence and sanctioning of norm deviant behavior. In the current research, we proposed that culture tightness (vs. looseness) triggers a desire for physical… read more here.
Keywords: cultural tightness; muscularity; tough person; person tight ... See more keywords
The influence of message appeal, social norms and donation social context on charitable giving: investigating the role of cultural tightness-looseness
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DOI: 10.1080/10696679.2020.1717968
Abstract: ABSTRACT It is important to explore how societal differences help explain cross-cultural variations in charitable giving. This research investigates the role that strength of norms (cultural tightness/looseness) plays in the giving intentions of U.S. and… read more here.
Keywords: tightness looseness; charitable giving; influence message; cultural tightness ... See more keywords
C-H-E-A-T: Wordle Cheating Is Related to Religiosity and Cultural Tightness
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DOI: 10.1177/17456916221113759
Abstract: Wordle is a daily, online brainteaser. The widespread popularity of the game in the early months of 2022 has also led to widespread cheating. Here, we use data from Google Trends and Twitter to explore… read more here.
Keywords: wordle cheating; cultural tightness; related religiosity; religiosity cultural ... See more keywords
What protects us against the COVID-19 threat? Cultural tightness matters
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12161-1
Abstract: The only previous studies that formulated a theoretical model of epidemics for psychological response relative to cultural perspectives have focused on the role of individualism–collectivism and have omitted analysis of tightness–looseness. This study explored the… read more here.
Keywords: risk perception; cultural tightness; protection efficacy; psychological disorders ... See more keywords
Perceived COVID-19 Threat and Reactions to Noncompliant Health-Protective Behaviors: The Mediating Role of Desired Cultural Tightness and the Moderating Role of Age
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042364
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis that requires individuals to comply with many health-protective behaviors. Following the previous literature, cultural tightness has been found to be a key mechanism to increase coordination in order… read more here.
Keywords: perceived covid; health; cultural tightness; covid threat ... See more keywords