Cross-cultural psychology and compassion
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Kotera, Y., Martínez-Rives, N. L., Aledeh, M., Colman, R., Veasey, C., Harrington, T., Komori, N., Ozaki, A., Griner, D., Ali, Y. and Taylor, E. 2025. Cross-cultural psychology and compassion. Encyclopedia. 4 (4), pp. 1509-1519. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040098
| Authors | Kotera, Y., Martínez-Rives, N. L., Aledeh, M., Colman, R., Veasey, C., Harrington, T., Komori, N., Ozaki, A., Griner, D., Ali, Y. and Taylor, E. |
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| Abstract | Cross-cultural psychology evaluates how cultural factors influence people’s behaviour and mental processes. Cross-cultural psychology aims to understand individual differences and commonalities, and to develop an appreciation, respect, and knowledge of cultures distinct from one’s own. Compassion refers to the emotional response of understanding, empathising with, and desiring to alleviate or reduce the suffering or distress of others. Compassion involves noticing the pain or difficulties another person is experiencing and being motivated to help, often characterised by acts of kindness, support, and caring. This entry paper explores the intersection of these two concepts, illustrating how insights from cross-cultural psychology can contribute to fostering compassion. |
| Keywords | cross-culture; cross-cultural understanding; cross-cultural psychology; compassion; compassionate world |
| Year | 2025 |
| Journal | Encyclopedia |
| Journal citation | 4 (4), pp. 1509-1519 |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| ISSN | 2673-8392 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040098 |
| Web address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/4/4/98 |
| Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 07 Oct 2024 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 05 Oct 2025 |
| Deposited | 07 Feb 2025 |
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