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Chen, Xinyin, Ed.; Rubin, Kenneth H., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2011
Filling a significant gap in the literature, this book examines the impact of culture on the social behaviors, emotions, and relationships of children around the world. It also explores cultural differences in what is seen as adaptive or maladaptive development. Eminent scholars discuss major theoretical perspectives on culture and development and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies, Aggression, Social Behavior
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French, Doran C.; Pidada, Sri; Victor, Andrea – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2005
Issues in the study of friendship across cultures were explored by reviewing a set of studies focusing on the friendships of Indonesian and United States youth. Four topics are considered: similarity of friendships across cultures, dimensions of friendships that vary across cultures, the utility of the individualism/collectivism dimension for…
Descriptors: Social Class, Cross Cultural Studies, Friendship, Adolescents
Szalay, Lorand B.; And Others – 1982
Intended to promote mutual understanding and communication between Colombia and the United States, this lexicon shows how the two countries differ in their perceptions and evaluations of dominant themes and issues. The associative group analysis method was used in the study. One hundred American and 100 Colombian undergraduate students were…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Hashmi, Mahmud S. – 1988
Successful conduct of business in Saudi Arabia requires attitudes and skills significantly different from those needed in the United States. Distinct societal differences can turn winning practices in one culture into failures in another. Despite Saudi Arabia's recent emergence as a wealthy marketplace, traditional values and a unique lifestyle…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Age Differences, Business Administration, Comparative Analysis