The social contexts of apology in dispute settlement: a cross-cultural study

Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 25 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 283-294 •

By Hickson, Letitia

Abstract

This study focuses on apology as a mechanism for dispute management in relation to hierarchy and child socialization. Significant associations exist between both large, paramount chiefdoms and apology and between adults as caretakers in early childhood and apology.

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Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
"Apology is an important dispute management mechanism in societies…in which hierarchical relationships and a hierarchical ethos take precedence over egalitarian relationships" (285).	Supported
There will be a correlation between apology and early childhood companions and caretakers (290).	Supported

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The social contexts of apology in dispute settlement: a cross-cultural study

Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 25 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 283-294 • Cite

By Hickson, Letitia

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 25 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 283-294 •