Attributional Tendencies Cultures

 

     Attributional Tendencies Cultures


    This is a subject that I do not believe I have heard explained before. The attributional tendencies theory attempts to explain a persons reasoning behind their blaming themselves or others for successes and failures. 
    In Professor Ivers class transcripts (https://content.byui.edu/file/45b9e59e-e91a-44eb-879b-18efd35d7bab/3/Attributional%20Tendencies%20Cultures.html) I learned this is not just an issue found in the USA, it is found in all cultures. I guess you could say it is a human trait.
    An example of an attributional tendency could be shown in my response or reaction to my tripping and falling down the stairs. If I blamed myself by claiming to be clumsy, I would be showing an internal attribution. I am the cause, or something attributed to me. If I was to blame the stair, or the craftsman who built it, I would be exhibiting external attribution. It is someone else's fault. They made it happen due to their mistake.
    An attributional tendency does not have to be negative. It can be positive also. Its parameter is just that the cause of the action is attributed either internally or externally. 
    Culturally, the manner or frequency of who is blamed (attributed) with the cause can be vary based on where the subject lives. Professor Ivers explained the Japanese cultural attributional tendency was to blame self for their mistakes and misfortunes, yet give credit to others (parents, co-workers, employers) for their successes. In the USA, we might blame others our failures and credit ourselves with our successes. While in China, all successes and failures are internally blamed.
    As a teacher, I may be unable to stop the student from internal or external attributional tendencies. Yet, I can insure they know I am there to help them to improve on their own merit. 

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  1. Yolitzin BuendiaOctober 22, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    Scott,
    Great insight on how we can’t stop the students’ attributional tendencies since that has its origins deep inside their subconscious. And I love the idea of letting them know we are there for them, that we accept them and that we want to help.

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