Description of the Questionnaire

This questionnaire is part of an international research study conducted by the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete in collaboration with universities in North America, Europe, the Mediterranean, and East Asia. The aim of the study is to understand patterns of thinking, emotions, and social attitudes across different cultural contexts. Participants are asked to respond to statements or descriptions related to objects, people, or situations by indicating their opinions, emotions, and intentions. The process lasts approximately one hour and is anonymous and voluntary.

Data Analysis and Use

The data collected is used exclusively for research purposes. It is analyzed statistically to identify patterns of cooperation, forgiveness, and communication among different cultural groups. Participant anonymity is fully protected, and results are published only in aggregated form, without any possibility of personal identification.

Purpose

The main research question this study seeks to answer is: “How do cultural groups that consider honor a central cultural value approach others cooperatively, reach compromise, and offer apologies?” The study aims to reveal how values such as honor influence cooperation, interpersonal relationships, and conflict resolution.

Scoring

Responses to the questionnaire items are typically given on Likert-type scales, for example from 1 (Not at all) to 7 (Very much). This scoring method enables the quantitative analysis of responses, facilitating the extraction of comparisons and conclusions. In addition, cognitive tasks are used to evaluate participants’ perception, memory, and attitudes toward social situations.

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