// Conceptual Positions
Context-Dependent Theory
6 topics
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Is Wearing the Same Act as Expressing?
The view that whether the act of wearing is expression differs depending on context, culture, and relationships. The everyday act of 'just wearing' can sometimes become strong expression in specific settings.
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Which Feels More Comfortable: Chain Cafes or Independent Cafes?
The view that the sense of comfort changes depending on the situation. For busy mornings or when you want to concentrate, chain stores; when you want to spend time slowly or on special days, independent stores — it is natural to use them differently depending on purpose and mood.
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Can You Take Pride in Your Prepared Self
The view that whether it is appropriate to have pride differs depending on the motivation and degree of preparation and the social context. Taking pride in excessive preparation stemming from fear is problematic, but taking pride in responsible preparation stemming from hope is healthy.
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How Do People Change in Emergencies?
The view that changes in emergencies vary greatly depending on the type, scale of crisis, level of prior preparation, culture, and leadership. It cannot be generalized that 'people change this way'; individual context is important.
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The Difficulty of Explaining Things Simply
Ease of explanation depends heavily on the recipient's prior knowledge, culture, and linguistic environment; no universal 'simple explanation' exists. Gaps are adjusted contextually each time.
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Is Going Viral the Same as Being Important?
The view that the relationship between virality and importance varies by context. They tend to coincide in times of crisis, but diverge greatly in daily life. Judgment considering context is necessary.