... in the North American sample, regardless of assessment tool. This suggests a tendency for Western cultures to emphasize psychological symptoms of depression (psychologization), rather than a ...
Asian Americans who have adopted more aspects of Western culture may be more likely to engage in behaviors that increase sun exposure, thereby endangering their skin health, according to a report in ...
... words, a genetic vulnerability to depression is much more likely to be realized in a Western culture than an East Asian culture that is more about we than me-me-me.
The study coming out of the ...
... differences between Western and Eastern participants. "The independent self-construal is more dominant in Western cultures, where people believe in the inherent separateness of distinct persons and ...
... "perfect storm" of environmental and behavioral factors driving escalating rates of asthma, particularly in Western cultures. "People should avoid the risk factors for GERD. We strongly believe that ...
... response, suggesting that the cultural difference found among sighted athletes was due to the Western cultural norm of hiding one's shame.
"These findings support evolutionary accounts that pride ...
We, in Western culture, should think twice about how we fool with the image of a ghost.
... more suitable for long-term relationships.
"The results demonstrate that we may have more in common with non-Western cultures than previously thought. The perception that scarring is a sign of ...
Magazine articles describing ways to burn fat, lose weight, etc. are omnipresent in Western culture, but science's understanding of the way fat is stored in the cells ...
... of music to convey emotional expressions is often regarded as a prerequisite to its appreciation in Western cultures, the researchers explained. In other musical traditions, however, music is often ...
... overlooked factor that can also limit consumers' freedom: physical confinement."
According to the authors, in Western cultures, choice is viewed as a way to exert control over one's environment. And ...
... , scientists have been collecting data amid the ancient ruins that symbolise the birthplace of western culture. These data, combined with measurements from aircraft and satellites, promise to improve ...
