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Consistency between Sentiments and Acts
Author(s) -
Pestello Fred P.,
Pestello H. Frances G.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
sociological inquiry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.446
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1475-682X
pISSN - 0038-0245
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-682x.2000.tb00896.x
Subject(s) - consistency (knowledge bases) , situated , construct (python library) , epistemology , sociology , accountability , process (computing) , weak consistency , computer science , social psychology , psychology , strong consistency , political science , mathematics , law , artificial intelligence , philosophy , estimator , statistics , programming language , operating system
Consistency is a concept central to most social science research. In this paper we challenge the typical simplistic assumptions of consistency between words and deeds. We contend that consistency is a complex concept which must be studied through a situated approach. By employing the literature on motives in sociology and communication, we consider the means by which actors construct consistency and inconsistency in social interaction. Central to this process are anticipated, or actual, calls for accountability. Consistency and inconsistency become issues when we attempt to hold self, or other, accountable.