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The Psychology of Worldviews

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CONTRIBUTORS:
  Author Koltko-Rivera, Mark E. (Professional Services Group, Incorporated)
JOURNAL:
  Review of general psychology: Journal of Division 1, of the American Psychological Association, 8(1), 3 - 58.
YEAR: 2004
PUB TYPE: Journal Article
SUBJECT(S): worldview; world view; personality theory
DISCIPLINE: Psychology
HTTP: http://www.apa.org/journals/gpr/gpr813.html
LANGUAGE: English
PUB ID: 103-407-431 (Last edited on 2004/09/11 16:21:04 GMT-6)
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ABSTRACT:
A worldview (or "world view") is a set of assumptions about physical and social reality that may have powerful effects on cognition and behavior. Lacking a comprehensive model or formal theory up to now, the construct has been underused. This article advances theory by addressing these gaps. Worldview is defined. Major approaches to worldview are critically reviewed. Lines of evidence are described regarding worldview as a justifiable construct in psychology. Worldviews are distinguised from schemas. A collated model of a worldview's component dimensions is described. An integrated theory of worldview function is outlined, relating worldview to personality traits, motivation, affect, cognition, behavior, and culture. A worldview research agenda is outlined for personality and social psychology (including positive and peace psychology).
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