Eloquently introducing students to international perspectives on cross-cultural psychology (both Eastern and Western cultures), this textbook contains many features to promote student learning. It:
– contains an array of vignettes, case studies and other text features
– addresses international research on cross-cultural psychology unlike other books that focus purely on Western perspectives
– is thoughtfully yet provocatively written, appropriately combining the narrative and the informative
The main thrust of the book′s content is to discuss the framework of culture, family structure, health, bereavement and intercultural interaction – and all of their intersections – and consideration is also given to methodological and ethical research issues and their application to differing cultures.
Table of Content
What Is This Thing Called Culture?
Nature, Rationale and Scope of Cross-Cultural Psychology
Methodological Issues in Cross-Cultural Psychology
Research in Cross-Cultural Settings
Ethical Considerations
Doing Research in India
Cultural and Ethical Considerations
A Conceptual Model of Cross-Cultural Differences in Eastern and Western Cultures
Family Structures and Child Rearing Practices
Cross-Culture Considerations in Health, Happiness and Illness
Intercultural Perception and Interaction
Death and Bereavement
Cross Cultural Perspectives
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