One of the first impressions we get when we set foot in a new culture is how different things are. We spot the obvious first: the buildings, the language, the food, the air. As we unpack our bags and ...

Recent research of parents in Russia and the United States, as well as children's literature in both countries, highlights how cultural differences in socializing emotions begin before children even ...

Some people’s favorite songs are musically harsh, with lyrics expressing anger and rebelliousness. “Killing in the Name” by Rage Against the Machine comes to mind. Some people’s favorite songs are ...

Want to know how a Japanese person is feeling? Pay attention to the tone of his voice, not his face. That's what other Japanese people would do, anyway. A new study examines how Dutch and Japanese ...

Cultural differences are everywhere. Understanding these differences is now a basic life skill for all of us, not just for missionaries or world travelers. This book offers a brief, critical overview ...

George Athanasopoulos is also affiliated with the Humboldt University of Berlin. The research field trip to Pakistan was funded by a scholarship in his name by COFUND/Marie Curie Foundation. Imre ...