(PhysOrg.com) -- In her new book, UC Santa Cruz psychology professor Catherine R. Cooper examines how culturally diverse youth can develop pathways to college without losing ties to their families, peers, and cultural communities. ...
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2011
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The intense changes in our modern society and the associated challenges are constantly increasing, not least due to the meta-crisis of climate change. Yet our approach to cultural heritage is still strongly influenced by ...
Environment
Jan 10, 2024
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While diversity training programs are a good way to build awareness of cultural differences, they usually are not as effective at changing attitudes and behaviors toward diverse groups in the workplace, according to new research ...
Social Sciences
Feb 18, 2017
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In a new study conducted by Prof. Raanan Sulitzeanu-Kenan from Hebrew University and Dr. Taher Abofol and Prof. Ido Erev from the Technion, evidence has emerged regarding the profound influence of group conformity on task ...
Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2023
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In this era of globalization, many companies are expanding into numerous countries and cultures. But they should not take a "one size fits all" approach to their business and management styles. As the authors of a new article ...
Social Sciences
Aug 10, 2010
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A new UBC study reveals that North American service workers are more likely to sabotage rude customers, while Chinese react by disengaging from customer service altogether.
Economics & Business
Mar 25, 2013
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Migrants' thinking styles and social values rapidly shift over a single generation to become more similar to those of the wider society they have moved into, new research has indicated.
Social Sciences
Jan 13, 2016
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University of Queensland research has found being funny or having a good sense of humor doesn't necessarily make you more attractive to potential partners.
Social Sciences
Oct 18, 2023
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A study co-authored by a Northeastern University researcher has found that hiring senior staff who are comfortable in more than one culture to conduct international negotiations can help "supercharge" the result for businesses.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2024
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One of the top priorities of the Universities Accord process it to improve access to university in Australia, particularly for those from underrepresented groups.
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2023
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