Situational experience around the world: A replication and extension in 62 countries

Area of Science:

• Cross-cultural psychology
• Social psychology
• Cultural psychology

Background:

• The World at 7:00 project examined psychological situational experiences in 20 countries.
• Replication is crucial for validating cross-cultural findings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To replicate and extend findings from The World at 7:00 study.
• To investigate the psychological experience of situations globally.
• To examine cross-cultural similarities and differences in situational experiences.

Main Methods:

• Data collected from 15,318 participants across 62 countries.
• Participants recruited from universities via a custom-built website.
• Study conducted in 42 languages to ensure accessibility.

Main Results:

• Replicated average mildly positive situational experiences globally.
• High similarity in reported situational experiences between countries (r = .60).
• Situational experience homogeneity was greater within countries than between countries.

Conclusions:

• Findings emphasize the significance of cross-cultural situational research and replication.
• Highlights the intricate relationship between culture and situational experiences.
• Suggests further research into cultural influences on psychological experiences.