A Literature Review of Cross-Cultural Factors Affecting Polygraph Testing.

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Abstract:

This report contains the results of a literary review of cultural factors which could influence the validity of polygraph examinations. Five general cultural factors were selected for study. For the purpose of this review, culture is defined by geographic area. The methodology consisted of a computer search of 11 databases. Telephone interviews were conducted with individuals actively involved in cultural research. Finally, an on-site visit to the University of Florida was conducted to allow for review of the Human Relations Area Files HRAF. In addition to the literature review, a rational deductive approach is developed based upon Hofstedes model of cultural differentiation.

Author(s):
Doll, Richard E. ; Law, Joseph G., Jr. ; Piotrowski, Chris
Author Organization(s):
BASS GROUP PENSACOLA FL
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Aug 89-May 90,
Pagination:
0069

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DODPI-90-R-0004
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DABT02-89-C-0120
Monitor Series:
90-R-0004, DODPI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.4_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, *CROSS CULTURE(SOCIOLOGY), *ROLES(BEHAVIOR), FILES(RECORDS), LITERATURE SURVEYS, COMPUTERS, SEARCHING, UNIVERSITIES, GEOGRAPHIC AREAS, TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, CULTURE, FLORIDA, HUMAN RELATIONS, ANTHROPOLOGY, INTERVIEWING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Psychology
Keyword(s):
CROSS CULTURAL FACTORS, ANXIETY, AVOIDANCE, POLYGRAPH, LPN DODPI89 P 0004
Report Date:
1990 May 01