The respect pyramid

A model of respect based on lay knowledge in two cultures

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ID18980227
AuthorsMeytal Nasie (0000-0003-3015-3078, Tel Aviv University, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume29
Issue1
Pages81-95
Publication date2023-03-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCulture & Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1354-067X • E-ISSN: 1461-7056
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1354067x211066819
OpenAlexW4206732969
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited26

Respect is a common social concept, yet how lay people define it has not been thoroughly investigated. This study used a grounded theory approach, using in-depth interviews, to conceptualize respect according to lay knowledge. 40 participants from two cultures in the Middle East—20 Jewish Israelis and 20 Palestinians—reported how they define respect ( Kavod in Hebrew and Ihtiram in Arabic). The findings define respect as a complex, multidimensional concept. Based on the findings, a respect pyramid model was developed, which includes four dimensions: avoiding disrespect, deserved/normative respect, conditional respect, and considerate respect. Each dimension indicates an increase in aspects that make the respect less conditional and more intrinsic, while requiring higher sensitivity and greater effort. The implications of the respect pyramid for relationships and the cultural differences regarding definitions of respect are discussed

Arabic · Epistemology · Linguistics · Normative · Cultural Differences and Values · Emotions and Moral Behavior · Mathematics · Philosophy · Psychology · Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment · Social Psychology

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