Non-WEIRD Science

Conformity

Social Conformity and Group Pressure

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on May 21, 2023

People tend to conform to the perceptual judgments of others in social conformity experiments. Are there cultural differences in this tendency to conform?

People tend to conform to the perceptual judgments of others in social conformity experiments. Are there cultural differences in this tendency to conform?

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Aesthetic Preferences and the Rise of Minimalism

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on April 27, 2023

Does the rise of the "minimal aesthetic" spell doom for the unique aesthetic preferences of cultures across the world?

Does the rise of the "minimal aesthetic" spell doom for the unique aesthetic preferences of cultures across the world?

Environment

Where You Are Is How You Feel

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on March 1, 2023

Sometimes we may feel odd, but as soon as we navigate out of our latitude, we feel relaxed. What may trigger such a metamorphosis? The space around us can give some answers.

Sometimes we may feel odd, but as soon as we navigate out of our latitude, we feel relaxed. What may trigger such a metamorphosis? The space around us can give some answers.

Gender

Evolution of Gender Identities and Norms Around the World

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on January 31, 2023

What explains how we perceive gender roles across societies? Monogamous marriage and the introduction of the plough in pre-modern societies may provide some explanation.

What explains how we perceive gender roles across societies? Monogamous marriage and the introduction of the plough in pre-modern societies may provide some explanation.

Depression

A Never-Ending Battle Against Mental Health Stigma?

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on December 20, 2022

Does the East have stringent perceptions regarding mental health? And can it be changed?

Does the East have stringent perceptions regarding mental health? And can it be changed?

Dementia

Cultural Differences in Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on November 10, 2022

Culture and race are essential determinants in the conceptualization, assessment, and management of Alzheimer's disease. However, more awareness about it is needed.

Culture and race are essential determinants in the conceptualization, assessment, and management of Alzheimer's disease. However, more awareness about it is needed.

Motivation

Do You Share Because You Care?

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on October 10, 2022

What motivates people to share information on the internet? And can people be encouraged to share “good” content on social media through incentives?

What motivates people to share information on the internet? And can people be encouraged to share “good” content on social media through incentives?

Education

LGBTQ+ and the Culture of Violence in Education

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on August 10, 2022

Education around gender and sexuality needs to be incorporated into schooling, from the writing of textbooks to the training of teachers.

Education around gender and sexuality needs to be incorporated into schooling, from the writing of textbooks to the training of teachers.

Cognition

Cognitive Perspective of Political Behavior

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on July 16, 2022

The human brain is wired to process information in a biased manner. However, these biased decisions can have important implications for society, especially in a political context.

The human brain is wired to process information in a biased manner. However, these biased decisions can have important implications for society, especially in a political context.

Career

The Future of Work

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on June 7, 2022

Technological advancements have led to profound changes in labor relations all over the world—which could eventually impact social justice.

Technological advancements have led to profound changes in labor relations all over the world—which could eventually impact social justice.

Happiness

“Because I’m Happy!”: Happiness in the East and the West

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on April 27, 2022

The overarching culture within which someone lives has decisive control over what constitutes their happiness.

The overarching culture within which someone lives has decisive control over what constitutes their happiness.

Parenting

The Importance of Culture in Parenting Science

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on March 31, 2022

Decades of research has seen parenting as a universal practice; rather, it is a science that is both culturally loaded and sensitive.

Decades of research has seen parenting as a universal practice; rather, it is a science that is both culturally loaded and sensitive.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Partisan Pandemic? How Politics Affects COVID Responses

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on January 14, 2022

Rational arguments about the spread of the virus don’t cut it, so what could it be? The answer is more political than you may think.

Rational arguments about the spread of the virus don’t cut it, so what could it be? The answer is more political than you may think.

Humor

Laughing at Different Jokes: Humor Across Cultures

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on November 23, 2021

Humor is a pan-cultural phenomenon, but it is interculturally different. Here's how it differs between Eastern and Western countries.

Humor is a pan-cultural phenomenon, but it is interculturally different. Here's how it differs between Eastern and Western countries.

Creativity

Creativity is Universal Yet Culture-Bound

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on October 29, 2021

Creativity is vital in the survival of humankind. Original and useful ideas have the potential to emerge everywhere; however, some cultures foster creativity more than others.

Creativity is vital in the survival of humankind. Original and useful ideas have the potential to emerge everywhere; however, some cultures foster creativity more than others.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The COVID-19 Pandemic as a Social and Moral Dilemma

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on September 17, 2021

Should we trust others during a pandemic? Recent research shows that it affects our pandemic responses. After all, trust is a key component of our social lives.

Should we trust others during a pandemic? Recent research shows that it affects our pandemic responses. After all, trust is a key component of our social lives.

Environment

Does Culture Shape Our Environmental Attitudes?

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on August 19, 2021

People all over the world have divergent views regarding climate change. Are these differences culturally driven?

People all over the world have divergent views regarding climate change. Are these differences culturally driven?

Career

How Elite Researchers Monopolize Citations and Limit Science

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on July 14, 2021

In every scientific discipline, academic citations are dominated by a small group of elites, narrowing the potential vision of scientific research.

In every scientific discipline, academic citations are dominated by a small group of elites, narrowing the potential vision of scientific research.

Health

Why Mental Health Is a Culture-Bound System

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on June 23, 2021

When it comes to mental health services, cultural differences matter.

When it comes to mental health services, cultural differences matter.

Cognition

Do We Wear Different Thinking Caps?

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on May 21, 2021

Does growing up in a specific culture affect your cognition? Research has shown that different types of thinking styles are usually dominant in WEIRD and non-WEIRD cultures.

Does growing up in a specific culture affect your cognition? Research has shown that different types of thinking styles are usually dominant in WEIRD and non-WEIRD cultures.