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mental-health16 days ago•24 min saved

In gender-equal nations, teen girls’ mental health gap with boys is widening

A two-decade analysis of 1.2 million adolescents across 43 countries finds that psychological distress rose for both sexes, but the gap between girls and boys widened more in countries with higher gender equality. Researchers link this to rising schoolwork pressure and a dual burden of expectations on girls, along with declining peer support in highly equal nations. The study (HBSC data, 2002–2022) is observational and acknowledges limitations like binary gender measures and lack of race/ethnicity data; authors caution that true gender equality requires shared daily burdens, not just policy progress.

via PsyPost|

#adolescent-mental-health #cross-cultural #gender-equality

psychology2 months ago•22 min saved

Narcissism Shows Global Consistency Across 53 Countries

A cross-national study of 45,800 participants across 53 countries finds that younger adults, men, and people who perceive themselves as higher in social status consistently report more narcissistic traits. While average narcissism levels vary by country and can rise with GDP per capita, the core demographic patterns (age, gender, and status) are broadly universal, with aging linked to lower narcissism and culture not strongly moderating these differences. Notably, some collectivistic contexts showed higher agentic narcissism, challenging the notion that narcissism is mainly a Western, individualistic trait.

via PsyPost|

#collectivism #cross-cultural #demographics

travel2 months ago•19 min saved

Tower Beefeaters Spark a Cross-Atlantic Romance

In 1994, Carrin Schottler, a US study-abroad student, and Paul Thal, a Swedish visitor, met on a Tower of London tour; the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) jokingly played matchmakers, helping spark a romance that survived long-distance years across the UK, US and Sweden. They married in 1998 and now live in Albany, New York with their son, blending Swedish and American traditions.

via CNN|

#beefeaters #cross-cultural #long-distance-relationship

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Top 5 Countries with the Highest Narcissism Levels

A large international study found that narcissism levels are higher in countries like Germany, Iraq, China, Nepal, and South Korea, with the US ranking 16th, and that young adults and men tend to be more narcissistic across cultures, regardless of whether the society is individualistic or collectivistic.

via futurity.org|

#countries #cross-cultural #narcissism

science7 months ago•8 min saved

New Twist in Famous Perception Experiment Challenges Psychologists' Views

A recent review of over 100 years of perception research challenges the long-held belief that visual illusions like the Müller-Lyer are culturally based, providing evidence that such illusions are likely universal across humans and even other animals, suggesting shared perceptual processes rather than cultural artifacts.

via Slate|

#cross-cultural #illusion #perception

social-psychology9 months ago•4 min saved

Six Universal Traits That Define Coolness Across Cultures

A global psychology study involving nearly 6,000 participants across 13 countries found that cool individuals are consistently perceived as extraverted, powerful, open-minded, adventurous, and independent, with these traits crossing cultural boundaries and evolving through media influence, serving as catalysts for cultural change.

via Neuroscience News|

#coolness #cross-cultural #global-study

neurosciencecross-cultural-study2 years ago•6 min saved

"Harmonizing Body and Emotions: Music's Universal Pulse"

A cross-cultural study involving participants from Western and East Asian backgrounds has revealed that music's emotional and structural characteristics consistently evoke similar bodily sensations, transcending cultural boundaries. The research underscores the universal impact of music on emotions and physical sensations, highlighting a shared human experience that bridges geographic and cultural divides. The findings have implications for music therapy and suggest that music serves as a powerful unifier, capable of connecting people at a fundamental level.

via Neuroscience News|

#cross-cultural #emotions #music