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Tradition-Directed: Why We Follow the Past

Tradition-Directed: Why We Follow the Past

TRADITION-DIRECTED Core Definition and Mechanism The concept of tradition-directed behavior refers to actions and choices that are primarily guided by established cultural values, beliefs, and societal norms. This fundamental orientation, popularized in modern psychological literature by scholars such as Wang (2017), posits that individuals in certain contexts prioritize adherence to time-honored customs and practices over […]

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