Psychology and Culture
Author | : Lisa Vaughn |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2010-04-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781136980312 |
ISBN-13 | : 1136980318 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Download or read book Psychology and Culture written by Lisa Vaughn and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2010-04-05 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With increasing globalization, countries face social, linguistic, religious and other cultural changes that can lead to misunderstandings in a variety of settings. These changes can have broader implications across the world, leading to changing dynamics in identity, gender, relationships, family, and community. This book addresses the subsequent need for a basic understanding of the cultural dimensions of psychology and their application to everyday settings. The book discusses the basis of culture and presents related theories and concepts, including a description of how cognition and behavior are influenced by different sociocultural contexts. The text explores a broad definition of culture and provides practical models to improve intercultural relations, communication, and cultural competency. Each chapter contains an introduction, a concise overview of the topic, a practical application of the topic using current global examples, and a brief summary. This up to date overview of psychology and culture is ideal reading for undergraduate and graduate students and academics interested in culturally related topics and issues.