Non-WEIRD Science

Cross-Cultural Psychology

How Culture Shapes Parental Support or Rejection of Queer Youth

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on June 17, 2025

Why love must rise above tradition to support queer youth.

Why love must rise above tradition to support queer youth.

Race and Ethnicity

Cultural Kaleidoscope of DEI Across Borders

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on March 17, 2025

DEI isn't a one-size-fits-all concept. Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be adapted to local contexts for real impact.

DEI isn't a one-size-fits-all concept. Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be adapted to local contexts for real impact.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

How Does Sleep Paralysis Differ Around the World?

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on January 1, 2025

You’re in the dark in your bedroom and suddenly feel a weight on your chest. You cannot move your limbs. A figure reaches out to you… what does it look like?

You’re in the dark in your bedroom and suddenly feel a weight on your chest. You cannot move your limbs. A figure reaches out to you… what does it look like?

Cross-Cultural Psychology

The Effects of Culture on Coming Out

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on August 27, 2024

In traditional Eastern cultures, coming out is not the cause for celebration that it can be in some Western countries.

In traditional Eastern cultures, coming out is not the cause for celebration that it can be in some Western countries.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Art Across Cultures: A Tapestry of Diverse Expressions

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on June 4, 2024

The universal appeal of art has a profound connection to the rich tapestry of human culture.

The universal appeal of art has a profound connection to the rich tapestry of human culture.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Building Bridges of Belongingness

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on May 7, 2024

Craving connection in a busy world?

Craving connection in a busy world?

Decision-Making

Decision-Making in Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Lens

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on April 4, 2024

Transitioning into adulthood is confusing for all, but culture influences our journey and the decisions we make.

Transitioning into adulthood is confusing for all, but culture influences our journey and the decisions we make.

Identity

Fashion Beyond Borders

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on February 9, 2024

How do global trends and cultural identity converge in the modern wardrobe?

How do global trends and cultural identity converge in the modern wardrobe?

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Aging Across Borders: How We Age Around the World

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on October 30, 2023

Aging is an inevitable human process that transcends cultural boundaries. Nevertheless, the perceptions and experiences of aging can diverge significantly across cultures.

Aging is an inevitable human process that transcends cultural boundaries. Nevertheless, the perceptions and experiences of aging can diverge significantly across cultures.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Unveiling Cross-Cultural Communication Styles

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on September 10, 2023

Does growing up in a particular culture influence the way we communicate? One of the most important factors is understanding the context of communication.

Does growing up in a particular culture influence the way we communicate? One of the most important factors is understanding the context of communication.

Divorce

How Culture Impacts the Decision to Leave Abusive Marriages

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on July 19, 2023

Many women worldwide have been subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV) in their marriages. Are there cultural differences in the challenges faced by women in such relationships?

Many women worldwide have been subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV) in their marriages. Are there cultural differences in the challenges faced by women in such relationships?

Politics

Cultural Patterns of Political Trust

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on June 15, 2023

Different factors hold value in understanding how one develops political trust, which may differ cross-culturally.

Different factors hold value in understanding how one develops political trust, which may differ cross-culturally.

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?

Depression

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?

Persuasion

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.

Media

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.