Osy 450_Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology Paper

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PSY450 Diversity and Cultural Factors in Psychology

Week 1

Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology

Readings:

• Borrows, J., Williams, M., Schluter, P., Paterson, J., & Helu, S. L. (2011). Pacific Islands families study: The Association of Infant Health Risk Indicators and Acculturation of Pacific Island mothers living in New Zealand. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 42(5), 699-724.
• Brew, F. P., Tan, J., Booth, H., & Malik, I. (2011). The effects of cognitive appraisals of communication competence in conflict interactions: A study involving Western and Chinese cultures. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 42(5), 856-874.
• Lönnqvist, J. E., Jasinskaja-Lahti, I., & Verkasalo, M. (2013). Group-level and intraindividual stability of national stereotypes: A four-year logitudinal study on Ingrrian Finn immigrants' pre- and postmigration stereotypes of a typical Finn. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 44(5), 765-785.

Searches:

• "cross cultural psychology"
• "cross cultural psychology" and research methods
• culture and its relationship to ethnicity and race and world views
• enculturation in developmental and social theories

Publications:

• Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

Videos

Readings:

• Films Media Group (2002). African Culture vs. American Culture (07:55) From Title: Africans in America: The Unfolding of Ethnic Identity.
• Films Media Group (2004). Self-Expression Through Rhythm and Melody (03:26) From Title: Music Moves the World: The Power and Passion of Rhythm, Melody, and Dance.