Values in Muslim Countries. A Review of Cultural Value Studies

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
  • Problem setting
  • Objective
  • Structure of the thesis
• Value Theory
  • The Definition of Value
  • Human Values and Cultural Values
  • Conceptual framework of major value studies
    • Rokeach
    • Hofstede
    • Inglehart World Value Survey
    • Schwartz
    • The GLOBE Study
  • Comparison
    • Comparison of studies – different classification systems
    • Particular issues of Muslim values
  • Conclusion for the research
• Method
  • Methodologies of major value studies
    • Hofstede
    • Inglehart - World Value Survey
    • Schwartz
    • The Globe Study
  • Countries covered
• Results (supported by relevant research papers)
  • Hofstede
  • Inglehart - World Value Survey
  • Schwartz
  • The Globe Study
• Discussion
• Summary

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This master thesis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of cultural value studies in Muslim countries. It delves into the theoretical framework of value theory, analyzes prominent studies such as Hofstede, Inglehart World Value Survey, Schwartz, and GLOBE, and examines their findings in relation to Muslim cultural values. The thesis aims to offer a nuanced understanding of the values prevalent in Muslim societies and their implications for various aspects of social and economic life.

• The definition and conceptualization of values in cultural contexts.
• A comparative analysis of major value studies and their applicability to Muslim societies.
• The identification of key values prevalent in Muslim countries.
• The impact of these values on social and economic development.
• The potential for further research on Muslim values.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction lays the groundwork for the thesis, outlining the research problem, objective, and structure. Chapter 2 delves into the theoretical framework of value theory, exploring the definition of value, distinguishing between human and cultural values, and examining major value studies like Hofstede, Inglehart, Schwartz, and GLOBE. The chapter concludes with a comparison of these studies, highlighting their different classifications and addressing particular issues related to Muslim values. Chapter 3 focuses on the methodology employed in major value studies, providing an in-depth look at the research methods used by Hofstede, Inglehart, Schwartz, and the GLOBE Study. It also specifies the countries covered in these studies. Chapter 4 presents the results of the research, supported by relevant research papers. It examines findings from Hofstede, Inglehart, Schwartz, and GLOBE studies, highlighting key values prevalent in Muslim societies. Chapter 5 engages in a discussion of the research findings, analyzing their implications and drawing conclusions about the relationship between values and social and economic development in Muslim countries.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key focus topics of this research include: cultural values, Muslim societies, value studies, Hofstede, Inglehart World Value Survey, Schwartz Value Survey, GLOBE Study, cross-cultural comparison, social and economic development, Muslim values.