Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2024-06-06
Abstract: In the 21st century, human society is highly prosperous, but it is still facing a happiness crisis. Since the birth of scientific psychology, psychologists have been committed to understanding and improving human happiness and well-being. With the rapid development of human society and the continuous advancement of science and technology, scientific research on happiness and well-being in scientific psychology has become more comprehensive and diverse, and has gradually transformed from an abstract concept to an interdisciplinary research field that is quantifiable, operational and improvable. Based on the theoretical framework, research paradigm and research conclusions of scientific psychology, this article sorts out and comments on how factors at the individual, interpersonal and social levels affect human happiness and well-being, and explores the great potential and future prospects of scientific psychology in improving human happiness and well-being.
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Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2024-04-25
Abstract: This review explores the complex attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the perspectives of benefit theory, threat theory, and dialectical relations. Initially, the discussion highlights how AI, as a form of technological advancement, fosters work efficiency, decision-making quality, and innovation across various domains, reflecting the optimistic evaluations and expectations placed on AI. Subsequently, the review shifts focus on the potential threats presented by AI, including privacy infringement, job market disruption, and ethical dilemmas, showcasing the critical concerns surrounding AI development. Moreover, examining AI from a dialectical standpoint underscores the importance of balancing technological innovation with ethical considerations. This entails a discussion on future research directions, emphasizing cross-cultural ethical explorations and the enhancement of human-AI collaboration. The review concludes that a comprehensive understanding and evaluation of AI necessitate transcending singular viewpoints, incorporating multidisciplinary insights to facilitate the sustainable development and social integration of AI technologies.
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Subjects: Psychology >> Cognitive Psychology submitted time 2024-04-24
Abstract: The rapid advancement and widespread application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have significantly altered human living and working practices, thereby attracting scholarly attention to its sociocultural implications. This literature review examines the influence of cultural factors on the interpretation, principles, and utilization of AI across diverse contexts, emphasizing the critical interaction between AI technologies and cultural psychological principles. AI encompasses a broad spectrum of capabilities, ranging from basic algorithms to sophisticated machine learning systems, designed for tasks such as sensory perception, linguistic understanding, and decision-making. However, the adoption and integration of these technologies exhibit considerable variation across different cultural environments. The study highlights the importance of integrating cultural perspectives to achieve equitable, effective, and universally acceptable AI systems. Through the lens of cultural psychology, this research provides insights into the development of culturally attuned AI systems. It advocates for a comprehensive understanding of both cultural variances and shared values within the realm of AI. The paper proposes future research directions focusing on incorporating cultural diversity into AI research and applications, aiming to realize the full global potential of AI technologies.
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Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2024-04-24
Abstract: “Well-being” is a core research topic in the field of positive psychology, which is also a focal point of great interest in contemporary society. While a general consensus exists on the conceptions of Well-being, cultural norms and values significantly shape individuals’ perceptions and pursuits of well-being. For example, in collectivist cultures, Well-being is closely linked with community relationships and social harmony; while in individualistic cultures, well-being is more frequently associated with personal achievement and autonomy. Understanding these subtle differences between cultures is vital for developing effective strategies to enhance well-being. Future research should consider cultural factors thoroughly and conduct more detailed cross-cultural studies on well-being, aiming to design culturally effective interventions that respect and integrate different cultural perspectives on promoting well-being.
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Subjects: Psychology >> Developmental Psychology submitted time 2023-03-28 Cooperative journals: 《心理科学进展》
Abstract: Moral judgments and behaviors are highly sensitive to culture. The understanding and construction of the exact same moral issues can vary substantially across individuals who come from different cultural backgrounds or possess different levels of multicultural experiences. Social psychologists are increasingly interested in closely looking at human morality through the lens of culture, partly driven by a renaissance of cultural psychology in the 1980s and the broadening and deepening of globalization. Based upon the perspective of cultural psychology, we briefly summarize how particular cultural factors (e.g. geography, ecology, social class) influence individuals’ moral judgments and behaviors from three facets: between-culture variations, within-culture variations, and multiculturalism. Together, it is our hope that this review article will inspire future research to better understand how Chinese people’s moral patterns and value systems have changed and are changing in the context of rapid and deep cultural change in China.
Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2022-04-12
Abstract: Since its establishment, modern Western ethics and moral psychology have undergone hundreds of years of development. The literature is rich, the results are remarkable, and there are many schools of thought. In contrast, Chinese moral psychology has accumulated certain amounts of theoretical discussions and empirical results, but lacks conceptual foundations based on Chinese raditional culture, coupled with the limited empirical explorations based on the perspective of experimental social psychology, which is still in the preliminary stage. This article attempts to synthesize modern Western mainstream moral psychology theories and their limitations, the characteristics of moral psychology in the context of Chinese culture and its future prospects, in order to inspire future researchers to jointly promote Chinese scholars has both global perspective and local sentiment. The construction of the moral psychology discourse system ultimately serves to describe, explain, predict and enhance the advancement of moral psychology and moral behaviors of Chinese people.
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Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2022-04-12
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"With the deepening integration of globalization, modernization and multiculturalism, the psychological traditionality and psychological modernity in the cultural mentality of Chinese people have formed a cultural form of coexistence, interweaving and integration, resulting in Chinese people's thoughts, emotions and behaviors shuttle between traditional and modern cultural worlds, which constitutes a complex pattern of cultural resources and cultural conflicts. This paper reviews relevant research regarding psychological traditionality and psychological modernity, in order to promote the development of cultural psychological theories, empirical accumulations, practical applications, and the construction of cultural psychology discourse with Chinese characteristics, Chinese manner, and Chinese style.
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Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2021-04-13
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Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2021-02-08
Abstract: Returnees usually face problems of re-adaptation when returning to their home country after living abroad for a period of time. One of the significant issues is the reverse culture shock. This latter may have severe consequential impacts on returnee’s mental health, emotional stress, interpersonal relationships and sociocultural adaptation. Our current work sorts out the psychological and behavioral consequences of the reverse cultural shock, and analyzes the conceptual framework and its underlying mental processes. It is our hope that this work would provide scientific evidence and empirical support to better inform the government and higher education institutions regarding policy making. "
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Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2021-02-08
Abstract: This article reviews and synthesizes differing aspects of the psychology of globalization, including the developmental trajectories, core issues, individual responses, reflections and future prospects, with special emphasis on the folk theories of globalization, the double-edged sword effects of multicultural experiences, identifications with global culture and all humanity, psychological responses to globalization, and the moral reflections on globalization. This article also attempts to provide cultural psychological interpretations of the globalization paradox and summarizes the contributions and limitations of previous work. It is our hope that our current work would promote more research to further explore how the macro-process of globalization and the micro-process of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors dynamically (re)shape each other.
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Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2020-10-19
Abstract: This article systematically sorts out the influencing factors of the mental health problems of Chinese International students. We point out that the impacts of Confucian culture, language barrier, academic stress, social relations and discrimination on the mental health of Chinese International students. Moreover, we synthesize intervention techniques for mental health problems based on three aspects: social relations, cognitive and behavior, and Internet social media, which may inspire new and effective interventions for Chinese International students in the future. We hope that this integrated review can better inform international educators, cultural psychology researchers, psychological counselors and other relevant groups to gain a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the acculturation difficulties and mental issues faced by Chinese International students, which will ultimately facilitate the development of effective psychological interventions. "
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Subjects: Psychology >> Social Psychology submitted time 2020-10-19
Abstract: The number of Chinese International students who are currently studying abroad is huge. They are widely distributed worldwide and have many problems. Among those issues, mental health, cultural adaptation, and societal discrimination, etc. are particularly prominent ones. Drawing upon perspectives of cultural psychology, our current work seeks to sort out the psychological benefits and costs of International students from experiences of studying abroad. Past work shows that students with experiences studying abroad have higher cross-cultural competence, higher openness personality, and stronger sense of self-efficacy. However, experiences of studying abroad will also cause students to be more likely to have anxiety and depression, lower social support, more loneliness, and perceive greater prejudice and discrimination from outgroups. We will review these psychological benefits and psychological costs, and uncover the mental mechanisms underlie these phenomena. It is our hope that our work can provide meaningful scientific questions, plausible theoretical frameworks and robust empirical evidence to facilitate future research in this domain.
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