Cambridge University Press Methods and Assessment in Culture and Psychology

Significant advancements in methodologies and statistical techniques in cross-cultural psychological research abound, but general practice, education, and most researchers in psychology rarely use them. This leads to misinterpretations, misrepresentations, and prejudice. The authors expertly demonstrate the importance of methodological rigor to safeguard appropriate inferences about similarities and differences, particularly when methods have not been developed in the cultural contexts where they are used. The book features acculturation and identity, including contributions on remote acculturation, religiosity, and organizational contexts. It also covers individual differences and evaluates methodological progress in educational assessment, emotions, motivation, and personality. Methodological and psychometric perspectives on equivalence and bias, as well as measurement invariance in cross-cultural research, are a central theme. From study design to data interpretation, it is essential for psychology, and the social sciences in general, to adopt methods and assessment procedures that are more rigorous for culture-comparative studies. Review 'A 'Festschrift' is traditionally published to honor a prominent academic upon a significant birthday. This book does exactly that. This incredible collection of chapters honors our late colleague, Fons van de Vijver, who was a true champion of quantitative comparative psychology. It is unbelievably sad that Fons cannot read it himself.' Klaus Boehnke, President of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology and Professor of Social Science Methodology, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany'Unless the methods used in cross-cultural and cultural psychology are convincingly valid at every step, the results will almost certainly be flawed. This edited volume inspired by the contributions of Fons van de Vijver is a most welcome addition to the ever-growing methodological literature that focuses on the complexity of relationships between culture and behavior.' Walter J. Lonner, Professor Emeritus, Western Washington University, USA, and Founding Editor, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology'Recently, psychological research and theory have acknowledged the cultural, contextual, and historical diversity that shapes and organizes behavior. Investigating cultural similarities and differences requires evaluation of potential biases and levels of psychometric equivalence of the methodology used. This book provides an invaluable examination of methodology across psychological domains within diverse cultural contexts.' Deborah L. Best, William L. Poteat Professor of Psychology, Wake Forest University, USA, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology'With chapters by many of the world's greatest experts in the field, this book will be an invaluable resource for those who are starting out in cross-cultural research, as well as for more experienced cross-cultural researchers seeking to deepen, extend, or update their knowledge.' Vivian L. Vignoles, Reader in Social Psychology, University of Sussex, UK, and Founder of the Culture and Identity Research Network'This landmark volume is now 'the' source for methods and assessment in culture and psychology. It combines both breadth and depth, featuring chapters on a broad range of topics authored by the best minds in the field. This book is a 'must-have' for seminars and classes in psychology and anthropology.' Ying-yi Hong, Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China, and Editor of the Handbooks of Advances in Culture and Psychology book series'This book provides cumulative knowledge and new insights into the scientific field of culture and psychology, with an emphasis on methodological challenges of cross-cultural investigation. It is highly recommended for students, researchers, and practitioners who seek authoritative guidance on cross-cultural research methods and innovative solutio