A psychologist helps us understand why life is so different around the world
Michele Gelfand used to be “a sheltered Long Island kid who only saw New York and the world through a… More
Cross Cultural Differences
Research Suggests Exposure to Multiculturalism Prompts People to Inflate the Importance of Race
As the United States—and much of the world—becomes more ethnically diverse, how can we all get along? For many, the… More
Around the World, People Have Surprisingly Modest Notions of the Ideal Life
Rather than being “maximizers,” people seem to aspire to moderate ideal levels of traits, such as pleasure, intelligence, personal freedom, and longevity… More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring hormones and externalizing behavior in adolescents, source information and working memory, language exposure and brain development, and the gender-equality paradox in STEM… More
Could A More Individualistic World Also Be A More Altruistic One?
Individualism is that rugged frontier quality that reflects a mix of independence, valuing free expression, and eschewing close family ties… More
Does Happiness Really Make You Healthier? It Depends on Where You Live
New York Magazine: I am an Eeyore; I know this. I’m a glass-half-empty, worst-case-scenario, dwell-on-the-imperfections, existential-dread ruminating worrywart, and I… More