Psych ERQ P1 HL EXT Topic-Flashcards – Globalisation & Behaviour

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What is globalisation in psychology?

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The increasing interconnectedness of cultures through technology, media, trade, and migration that influences values, identity, and behaviour.

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What is local culture?

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The specific norms, values, and traditions shared by members of a distinct cultural or geographic group.

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Define global culture.

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A set of shared values emerging from global interconnectedness, often based on Western ideals like individualism and consumerism.

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What is delocalisation?

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A weakening or loss of connection to one’s local cultural identity due to global cultural influence.

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What is identity confusion?

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Psychological conflict arising from trying to reconcile conflicting local and global cultural norms.

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Define acculturative stress.

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Psychological strain experienced when individuals attempt to adapt to a new culture while maintaining their original one.

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What did Ogihara & Uchida (2014) find?

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Japanese students adopting individualistic values felt lonelier and had lower well-being due to cultural mismatch.

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What did Becker et al. (2002) show in Fiji?

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After exposure to Western TV, Fijian girls showed body dissatisfaction and increased dieting.

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What did Kaufman (1991) find in Fijian adolescents?

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Exposure to Western norms caused identity confusion and acculturative stress.

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What is hikikomori and who studied it?

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A social withdrawal syndrome studied by Norasakkunkit & Uchida (2014), linked to marginalisation from both local and global cultures.