tight culture

a homogeneous social group whose members have the same cultural attributes (e.g., language, social customs, religion) and tend toward a rigid adherence to the collective norms of their group. Compare loose culture. [defined by U.S. psychologist Harry C. Triandis (1926– )]

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

social degeneracy

a condition in which social structures and behavioral norms no longer function constructively.