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Religious People Have Higher Self-Esteem But Only In Some Countries, Study Shows
Huffington Post: Are religious people happier? Studies have shown that God-fearing folks tend to have higher self-esteem than nonbelievers, but new research published in the January issue of Psychological Science adds some nuance. It shows
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Majority Groups Support Assimilation—Except When They’re Not Majorities
People’s views on assimilation–adopting the ways of the majority group–are fluid and contextual, depending on the role their group occupies in a particular environment.
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The WEIRD Evolution of Human Psychology
Scientific American: Does psychology’s over-reliance on American undergraduates distort our image of the human species? Imagine that you’re in a room with 100 psychopaths. The first thing you’ll probably want to do is leave that
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International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology 21st International Congress
The International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology (IACCP) 21st International Congress will be held July 17-21, 2012 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The Theme of The Congress is “Nurturing Diversity for Sustainable Development.” For more information
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You’re Just One in 7 Billion!
Did you take a deep breath before pushing and shoving your way into a crowded train this morning? Stepped on a few toes or nerves perhaps? Phew, well, if you thought dodging elbows and trying
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Sexism and Gender Inequality
Data from 57 countries indicates that an individual’s sexism leads to gender inequality in the society as a whole.