All articles tagged with #cross cultural
A large international study found that narcissism levels are higher in countries like Germany, Iraq, China, Nepal, and South Korea, with the US ranking 16th, and that young adults and men tend to be more narcissistic across cultures, regardless of whether the society is individualistic or collectivistic.
A recent review of over 100 years of perception research challenges the long-held belief that visual illusions like the Müller-Lyer are culturally based, providing evidence that such illusions are likely universal across humans and even other animals, suggesting shared perceptual processes rather than cultural artifacts.
A global psychology study involving nearly 6,000 participants across 13 countries found that cool individuals are consistently perceived as extraverted, powerful, open-minded, adventurous, and independent, with these traits crossing cultural boundaries and evolving through media influence, serving as catalysts for cultural change.
A cross-cultural study involving participants from Western and East Asian backgrounds has revealed that music's emotional and structural characteristics consistently evoke similar bodily sensations, transcending cultural boundaries. The research underscores the universal impact of music on emotions and physical sensations, highlighting a shared human experience that bridges geographic and cultural divides. The findings have implications for music therapy and suggest that music serves as a powerful unifier, capable of connecting people at a fundamental level.