Cultural Factors

Definition

Cultural factors refer to the social and environmental influences that shape an individual's beliefs, values, behaviors, and attitudes within a specific cultural context.

Related terms

Acculturation: The process of adopting or adapting to a new culture when individuals migrate or are exposed to different cultural influences.

Norms:

Socially accepted rules and expectations within a particular culture that guide behavior.

Socialization: The process through which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors of their culture through interactions with family, peers, media, and other societal institutions.