@article{446481, author = {Matsumoto, David Ricky. and Vijver, Fons J. R. van de.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/446481}, title = {Cross-cultural research methods in psychology [electronic resource] /}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press,}, abstract = {"Cross-cultural research is now an undeniable part of mainstream psychology and has had a major impact on conceptual models of human behavior. Although it is true that the basic principles of social psychological methodology and data analysis are applicable to cross-cultural research, there are a number of issues that are distinct to it, including managing incongruities of language and quantifying cultural response sets in the use of scales. Cross-Cultural Research Methods in Psychology provides state-of-the-art knowledge about the methodological problems that need to be addressed if a researcher is to conduct valid and reliable cross-cultural research. It also offers practical advice and examples of solutions to those problems and is a must-read for any student of culture"--Provided by publisher.}, recid = {446481}, pages = {1 online resource (ix, 392 p.) :}, address = {Cambridge ;}, year = {2011}, }