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Honor culture in the Middle East refers to an underlying social system that shapes societal values in societies of the region. Such honor cultures are defined by the relative importance attributed to social prestige and image, as well as the evaluation made by other individuals. Virtuous behavior, personality integrity, and good moral characteristics factor in this system. Likewise, the values of collective pride, social commitment, and men and women's honor are also features of an honor culture. This is contrasted with other societies where honor is perceived as an individual value and a personal matter, shaped by differing perspectives and commitments.

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References

  1. Gregg, G. S. (2005). The Middle East: A cultural psychology. Oxford University Press.
  2. Üskül, A. K., Cross, S. E., Alözkan, C., Gerçek-Swing, B., Ataca, B., Günsoy, C., & Sunbay, Z. (2014). Emotional responses to honour situations in Turkey and the northern USA. Cognition and Emotion, 28(6), 1-19.
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  4. Dilmac, B., Aricak, O. T., & Cesur, S. (2014). A Validity and Reliability Study on the Development of the Values Scale in Turkey. Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 14(5), 1661-1671.
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