Idol Worship in Chinese Society

A Psychological Approach

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Child & Adolescent, Adolescent Psychology, Social Psychology, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
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Author: Xiaodong Yue, Chau-kiu Cheung ISBN: 9781351839945
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 17, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Xiaodong Yue, Chau-kiu Cheung
ISBN: 9781351839945
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 17, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book introduces psychosocial studies of idol worship in Chinese societies. It reviews how idol worship is perceived in Chinese culture, history, and philosophy as well as how it differs from the concept of celebrity worship that is more dominant in Western literature. Using a pioneering hexagonal model of idol worship, this book explains  how idol worship is affected by various demographic and dispositional variables as well as the cognitive and social functions of idols and idol worship. Finally, it discusses idol worship from a contemporary Chinese perspective, including emotional, interpersonal, and social learning aspects, and ends with a discussion of moral development perspective.

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This book introduces psychosocial studies of idol worship in Chinese societies. It reviews how idol worship is perceived in Chinese culture, history, and philosophy as well as how it differs from the concept of celebrity worship that is more dominant in Western literature. Using a pioneering hexagonal model of idol worship, this book explains  how idol worship is affected by various demographic and dispositional variables as well as the cognitive and social functions of idols and idol worship. Finally, it discusses idol worship from a contemporary Chinese perspective, including emotional, interpersonal, and social learning aspects, and ends with a discussion of moral development perspective.

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