We all grew up with certain ‘rules’ about how life works. These unwritten guidelines shape our behavior, relationships, and self-image without us even noticing. As adults, we have the chance to ...

While the U.S. has its own quirky customs, other countries have traditions and behaviors that might make you raise an eyebrow or two. Whether it's the way people greet each other or how they handle ...

The Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Global Violence Prevention will held a 2-day public workshop on October 29-30, 2015 to explore the cultural and social norms that underlie the acceptance of ...

Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode The hidden forces shaping your choices. Social norms vary dramatically from one culture to another — but why? Psychologist Michele Gelfand unpacks why societies ...

Professors Joseph (Joe) Badaracco and Suraj Srinivasan are the co-chairs of the Classroom Culture and Norms Working Group. Established by Dean Srikant Datar in the fall of 2023, the four working ...

Loneliness is defined as “a distressing feeling that accompanies the perception that one’s social needs are not being met by the quantity or especially the quality of one’s social relationships.” ...

In the United States, cultural differences between regions of the country are often pointed to as examples of how diverse cultural norms can lead to conflict and understanding. For instance, "New ...