Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
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Keywords
Toleration--Testing; Cultural relations--Testing; Attitude (Psychology)--Testing; Psychometrics; Public opinion; Mexico--Public opinion; Mexico; Academic theses;
Abstract
It is important to understand and respect the many different cultures that exist in the world today. With instant communication and efficient transportation, exposure to other cultures is readily available. When so many different cultures are in close proximity to each other there is an increased possibility that there will be misunderstandings between the two groups. Given the potential problems to work and society that can be caused by cross-cultural misunderstanding, it would be useful to know how culturally tolerant certain individuals are. The purpose of the current study was to develop a Cultural Tolerance Scale based on realistic hypothetical situations that expatriates face in a foreign country. The hypothetical situations measuring the attitudes (affect, belief, intention) that individuals hold toward Mexican culture will be a predictive tool in selecting people likely to succeed in Mexico. The results of the study found that individuals who score high in cultural tolerance would be more likely to expect less stress while working in Mexico. An individual who scored high in cultural tolerance would also have fewer prejudice attitudes and express a personality that was high in openness to new experiences.
Year of Submission
2011
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Psychology
First Advisor
Michael B. Gasser
Second Advisor
Adam Butler
Third Advisor
Michael J. Licari
Date Original
2011
Object Description
1 PDF file (83 leaves)
Copyright
©2011 Benjamin Ross Jensen
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Jensen, Benjamin Ross, "Cultural Tolerance Scale for Mexico" (2011). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 3056.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/3056
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