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·January 14, 2015·5 min read

Music Cuts Across Cultures

A new study reports emotional responses to music appear to cross cultures.

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·June 29, 2026·10 min read

Comforting Others Is a Cultural Trait, Not a Universal Instinct

Comforting others is a culturally bounded motive rather than a universal human instinct. While individualistic societies actively try to eliminate a peer's distress to foster intimacy, collectivistic cultures accommodate negative emotions, viewing them as vital instruments for self-reflection and relationship cohesion.

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·September 16, 2020·4 min read

Why Culture May Be Contributing to Disordered Eating Among Women

Study reveals how eating disorders in some women are inextricably linked to their culture and upbringing.

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·March 23, 2022·4 min read

Arts Activities May Improve Self-Control and Reduce Antisocial Behavior Among Teenagers

Participating in artistic or culturally enriching activities such as acting and dance, or attending concerts reduces a teenager's risk of antisocial or criminal activities, a new study reveals.

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·February 26, 2024·6 min read

Music’s Universal Pulse: Body and Emotions Unite Across Cultures

A groundbreaking cross-cultural study has revealed that music universally influences bodily sensations and emotions, transcending cultural boundaries. Researchers from Western and East Asian backgrounds discovered that emotional and structural characteristics of music consistently evoke similar bodily sensations—such as changes in the chest, limbs, and head regions—regardless of cultural background.

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·May 6, 2018·4 min read

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Teenage Brain

When trying to understand the teenage brain, researchers need to focus on individual differences, a new paper suggests.

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·November 21, 2016·4 min read

Sniffing Out Cultural Differences

A new study reports that people can have remarkably different reactions to the same smell, depending on their cultural background.

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·May 29, 2018·4 min read

Wars and Clan Structure May Explain Strange Biological Event of 7,000 Years Ago

Math models and computer simulations have helped researchers answer a perplexing question about a biological event that occurred 7,000 years ago.

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·May 22, 2018·4 min read

The Way You See Color Depends on the Language You Speak

Researchers reveal our cultural experiences and language we speak may impact how we perceive colors.

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·July 22, 2022·6 min read

A New Take on the ‘Marshmallow Test’: When It Comes to Resisting Temptation, a Child’s Cultural Upbringing Matters

Delayed gratification isn't all about genetics or brain development, it's also about habits supported by the culture in which a child is raised.

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·June 5, 2022·6 min read

Black Girls Commonly Have Negative Experiences Related to Their Natural Hair

Many young Black girls face bullying, teasing, and unwanted touching of their natural hair by other youngsters. This has a negative effect on body image. Researchers address strategies to promote positive body image in young Black women and girls.

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·May 27, 2022·5 min read

How Abstract Concepts Are Represented in the Brain Across Cultures and Languages

Researchers explore the impact of different cultures and languages on the development of abstract thoughts in the brain, reporting those who grew up in different cultures and speak different languages form abstract concepts in the same brain region.