This document discusses the concept of "social mores", which refers to social conventions and norms that govern social life. Social mores can include positive mental health values, intrinsic moral codes and spiritual ideologies, as well as extrinsic social customs, manners, and standards of behavior. Social mores also encompass acceptable health habits and lifestyles that differ between groups but promote wellness and longevity. The document provides examples of social mores related to etiquette and decorum at social gatherings like family meals.

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““Social Mores”Social Mores”
“Social Mores” as
social conventions—
--for social life.
Friday, April 7th
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““Social Mores”Social Mores”
A Multifaceted Meaning - Social Mores:
• Good mental health values expressed openly…
• Manifestation of intrinsic positive moral codes…
– e.g., positive existential/spiritual ideologies,
• Extrinsically positive social customs and norms:
– Proper social conduct and manners,
– Polite meaningful social ettiquette, and…
– Positive social standards of behaviours
• Acceptable health habits that comprise a
‘healthy lifestyle’ and are binding for optimal
wellness and longevity yet differ according to
individual group.
- The New Millennium Social Psychology

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Multifaceted “Social Mores”Multifaceted “Social Mores”
• Good mental health values expressed …
– In city, county, and state governments meetings, the
people who ‘are present’ are expected to/and free to
‘express’ their own personal views about
psychological wellness or wellbeing in connection with
an issue up for vote.
– The governmental officials are indeed obligated to
document their precise ‘position’ on the matters in
terms of psychological health and wellbeing and the
issue which ‘the people’ are giving their opinions
about.
- The New Millennium Social Psychology

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ManifestationManifestation of “Social Mores”of “Social Mores”
• Manifestation of intrinsic positive moral codes…
– e.g., positive existential/spiritual ideologies,
– Whether its an open city, county, or state
governmental meeting; it is mandatory for elected
leaders, representatives of office, and attended
‘residents’ to express all facets of the issue up for
vote - including ‘intrinsic positive moral codes.’
• Social mores includes the manifestation of
intrinsically positive moral codes or spiritual
ideologies as a duty to the community. This
includes ‘charities, clubs, organizations, public
meetings -‘the people’, and ‘it’s governmental
leaders’ too - in the media.
- The New Millennium Social Psychology

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PositivePositive “Social Mores”“Social Mores”
• Extrinsically positive social customs and
norms:
– e.g., in ‘Town Hall’ Meetings- the standard of
social mores in the community is:
• Proper social conduct and manners,
• Polite meaningful social etiquette, and…
• Positive social standards of behaviors
• Social mores includes the exercise of
extrinsically positive social customs and
norms whatever the community.
- The New Millennium Social Psychology

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A LifestyleA Lifestyle of “Social Mores”of “Social Mores”
• Living a life and lifestyle of Social Mores:
– General health values that are expressed in healthy
living In a community.
– Specific health habits in a family or neighbourhood
that comprise a ‘healthy lifestyle.’
– Acceptable wellness norms that Healthy lifestyle and
longevity.
• A ‘social mores’ is a binding promise for optimal
wellness and longevity yet differ according to an
individual family within a variety of groups.
- The New Millennium Social Psychology

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“Social Mores” : Examples
Some Examples of ‘Social Mores’---
• Social etiquette (U.S.A.)
– Starting a group meal at a table only after the ‘host &
hostess’ are seated/sitting and moderate the meal…
– Sharing a prayer related to the food, group, and…
– Express a sense of positive affect/ providing positive
atmosphere about the reason for the social gathering.
• Social decorum
– Wearing the hair combed while at the table,
– Wearing shirt (and shoes) before sitting down to eat,
– Wearing a smile right to the end of the ‘family meal’.
- Introduction to Social Psychology

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“Social Mores”
“Social Mores” as
social conventions-
--for social life.
Friday, April 7th
2000
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