Glossary S
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Deutsch: Subkultur / Español: Subcultura / Português: Subcultura / Français: Sous-culture / Italian: Sottocultura
Subculture in psychology refers to a Group of people within a larger culture who differentiate themselves from the larger group through unique beliefs, values, behaviors, and interests. Subcultures form around shared characteristics and experiences, providing a sense of identity and community to their members. So, a Subculture is a subdivision within the dominant culture that has its own norms, beliefs, and values.
Deutsch: Unterteilung / Español: Subdivisión / Português: Subdivisão / Français: Subdivision / Italiano: Suddivisione
Subdivision in psychology refers to the process or concept of dividing a complex phenomenon, construct, or field into smaller, more specific categories, components, or areas for analysis, understanding, and application. It is often used to organise and clarify intricate psychological theories, behaviours, or systems.
Deutsch: Subjekt
In the context of psychology, a "subject" is an individual who participates in a research study or experiment. Subjects are typically recruited to participate in psychological research in order to help researchers better understand human behavior, thought, and emotions.
An opinion is called Subjective, when there is a lack of agreement among judges, scorers, or observers.
Deutsch: Subjektives Wohlbefinden / Español: Bienestar subjetivo / Português: Bem-estar subjetivo / Français: Bien-être subjectif / Italiano: Benessere soggettivo
Subjective well-being is a term used in psychology to describe how individuals experience the quality of their lives. It encompasses emotional reactions and cognitive judgments. It includes both emotional aspects, such as happiness and sadness, and cognitive evaluations, such as satisfaction with life. This concept is central to positive psychology, a field that focuses on what makes life most worth living.