Analysis of Japanese Culture From a Psychological Perspective: A Brief Review
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Authors
Simmons, Andrea
Issue Date
2005
Type
Thesis
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en_US
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This literature review examines psychological analyses of Japanese culture. A historical
background provides the basis for examining the psychology of the Japanese people. Some of
the major works about Japan and Japanese culture since World War II including works by
Benedict, Doi, and Lebra are examined. Also looked at are several concepts and aspects of
culture peculiar to Japan, such as dependency (specifically the concept of amae), the need for
achievement and motivation, and individualism/collectivism. The expression of emotion and
how expression of certain emotions impact social relationships is also investigated.
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39 p.
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