Social mores are social conventions for social life. They refer to intrinsic positive moral codes and extrinsic social customs and norms regarding proper social conduct, manners, and behaviors that are considered acceptable within a community. Social mores help establish standards for a healthy lifestyle and promote optimal wellness and longevity, although their specific form may differ between social groups.

1. “Social Mores”
““Social MoresSocial Mores” as” as
social conventions—social conventions—
--for social life.--for social life.
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2. “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

3. 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

4. Manifestation 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

5. Positive “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

6. A Lifestyle 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

7. “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 no hat/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

8. Some “Suggested” Schools
Liberty U., Lee U., Houghton Coll., Southern Adventist U., Johnson U.,
California Lutheran U., Northland Coll., Milligan Coll., Coll. of the
Ozarks, Cedarville U., Anderson U., Samford U., Bryan Coll., Corban
U., Hendrix Coll., Southwestern U., Centre Coll., Bethel Coll., Central
Coll., Eastern U., Belmont U., Luther Coll., Eastern Mennonite U.,
Southern Methodist U., Macalester Coll., Muhlenberg Coll., Gustavus
Adolphus Coll., George Fox U., Southeastern U., Emory U., St. Olaf
Coll., Dordt Coll., Hope Coll., Roberts Wesleyan Coll., Concordia U.,
NE, DePauw U., Whitworth U., Lafayette Coll., Wittenberg U., Taylor
U., Abilene Christian U., Sewanee-U.of the South, Valparaiso U.,
Texas Christian U., Ohio Wesleyan U., Franklin Coll., Ouachita
Baptist U., U. of Mobile, Gordon Coll., Covenant Coll., California
Baptist U., Millsaps Coll., Goshen Coll., Allegheny Coll., Union U.,
Westmont Coll., Waynesburg U., Biola U., Wheaton Coll., Regent U.,
Presbyterian Coll., Baylor U., Davidson Coll., Rhodes Coll.,
Transylvania U., Pepperdine U., Wofford Coll., Oklahoma Baptist U.,
Indiana Wesleyan U., Trinity U., Asbury U., Hanover Coll., Chapman
U., Messiah Coll., Nebraska Wesleyan U., Illinois Coll., Augustana
Coll. – SD, Point Loma Nazarene U., Erskine Coll., Augsburg Coll.,
Calvin Coll., Azusa Pacific U., Concordia Coll., U. of Evansville,
North Central Coll., Vanguard U. of SoCal, Seattle Pacific U.,
Oklahoma Christian U., Patrick Henry Coll., Albion Coll., LeTourneau
U., Oral Roberts U., John Brown U., Oklahoma City U., Wartburg
Coll., Alma Coll., U. of Tulsa, Grove City Coll., Belhaven U.,
American U.
The Liberal Arts and Humanities

9. “Social Mores”
“Social Mores” as
social conventions-
--for social life.
Liberal Arts and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Humanities
IntroIntroduction to Socialduction to Social
PsychologyPsychology
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10. “Social Mores”
“Social Mores” as
social conventions-
--for social life.
Liberal Arts and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Humanities
IntroIntroduction to Socialduction to Social
PsychologyPsychology
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