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Psychology and culture.

Darrin R Lehman1, Chi-yue Chiu, Mark Schaller

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4 Canada. darrin.lehman@ubc.ca

Annual Review of Psychology
|January 28, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Psychology and culture are deeply intertwined, with each shaping the other. Individual actions and cultural norms continuously influence each other, driving mutual evolution over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cultural Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Psychological processes and cultural norms exhibit a reciprocal influence.
  • This bidirectional relationship is supported by extensive research across various psychological domains.
  • Cross-cultural research has significantly advanced the field of psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the dynamic interplay between individual psychology and cultural evolution.
  • To highlight the foundational role of psychological processes in shaping cultural landscapes.
  • To identify key areas for the continued development of cultural psychology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature synthesis across diverse psychological research areas.
  • Analysis of studies on evolutionary processes, cognition, and social behavior.
  • Examination of cross-cultural research methodologies and findings.

Main Results:

  • Evidence confirms that individual psychology shapes cultural norms and practices.
  • Cultural norms and practices, in turn, demonstrably influence individual psychological processes.
  • The evolution of culture is a dynamic process influenced by ongoing psychological and social interactions.

Conclusions:

  • The field of cultural psychology offers a critical lens for understanding human behavior.
  • Continued research is essential for the maturation and growth of cultural psychology.
  • Recognizing the mutual influence of psychology and culture is key to future advancements.

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