construals
[/kənˈstruːəlz/]
nounpl: construals (already plural; singular: construal)
interpretações, construções de sentido
1. The ways in which something is interpreted, understood, or given meaning; the act of constructing an understanding or explanation of something
Different construals of the law led to conflicting court decisions.
Diferentes interpretações da lei levaram a decisões judiciais conflitantes.
2. In psychology and cognitive science, the mental representations and frameworks through which people understand events, behaviors, or social situations
Research shows that people's construals of social interactions vary significantly based on their cultural background.
Pesquisas mostram que as construções de sentido das pessoas sobre interações sociais variam significativamente com base em sua origem cultural.
3. Grammatical or syntactic interpretations of text or language
Multiple construals of the ambiguous sentence are possible.
Múltiplas interpretações da frase ambígua são possíveis.
The term 'construals' is predominantly used in academic and professional contexts, particularly in psychology (social psychology, cognitive psychology), linguistics, law, and philosophy. It reflects the modern understanding that meaning is not fixed but rather constructed through interpretation. This concept is particularly emphasized in North American academic discourse and has gained prominence in cross-cultural psychology studies examining how different cultures construe the same events or behaviors differently.
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