Socialization, Moral Judgment, and Action: A Sociological Dual-Process Model of Outcomes

Culture plays a significant role in shaping human behavior, and Vila-Henninger's "The Sociological Dual-Process Model of Outcomes" incorporates socialization to explain how culture affects action. The book provides a critical overview of the literature, develops a sociological dual-process model of moral judgment, expands it to include a temporal dimension, and integrates a theory of socialization into the model. It offers empirical indicators that confirm Vila-Henninger's theorization and contribute to the literature on measures of dual-process models.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 193 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Culture has a profound impact on human behavior, shaping our actions and beliefs in countless ways. The question of how culture affects action has been a subject of intense debate, with scholars often framing it as a means vs. ends debate. This debate has primarily focused on whether cultural ends or cultural means play a primary causal role in human behavior. However, one important aspect that has been largely overlooked in this discussion is the role of socialization.

In his book, "The Sociological Dual-Process Model of Outcomes," Vila-Henninger takes a fresh approach to understanding how culture affects action. He develops a comprehensive model that incorporates socialization as a key factor in shaping our behavior. This book is a valuable contribution to the debate, as it provides a critical overview of the literature that explains the limitations of the sociological dual-process model and subsequent scholarship, particularly in the field of sociology.

Vila-Henninger then goes on to develop a sociological dual-process model of moral judgment that formally explains Type I processes, Type II processes, and the interaction between Type I and Type II processes. This model provides a detailed framework for understanding how culture influences our moral judgments and decision-making. Additionally, the book expands sociological dual-process models to include a temporal dimension, known as the Sociological Dual-Process Model of Outcomes. This model recognizes that culture can have both immediate and long-term effects on our behavior, and it provides empirical indicators that confirm Vila-Henninger's theorization and contribute to the literature on measures of dual-process models.

One of the key strengths of "The Sociological Dual-Process Model of Outcomes" is its integration of a theory of socialization into the sociological dual-process model. Vila-Henninger argues that socialization plays a crucial role in shaping our cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes, which in turn influence our behavior. He provides empirical evidence to support this claim, using data from various cultural contexts to demonstrate how socialization processes influence our moral judgments and decision-making.

Overall, "The Sociological Dual-Process Model of Outcomes" is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of how culture affects action. By incorporating socialization as a key factor, Vila-Henninger offers a fresh perspective on the debate over the primary causal role of cultural ends or means in human behavior. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complex relationship between culture, socialization, and human behavior.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030882808
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021