Human psychological processes and behavioral tendencies are affected not only by our immediate surrounding contexts but also by relatively more distal social and physical contexts. When characterizing the characteristics of these distal contexts, some studies emphasize the role of cultural values and beliefs and others emphasize the role of objective characteristics of the living habitats. This talk will present the evidence that highlights the importance of considering both cultural and socioecological perspectives to better understand people’s social relationships and decision making across cultures. The talk will cover some studies showing the role of mobility in shaping people’s enemyship experiences. It will also cover some studies showing the role of dialectical beliefs in shaping people’s responses to environmental issues.
Dr. Liman Man Wai Li is an assistant professor at the Department of Psychology of The Education University of Hong Kong. Her research focuses on social relationships, decision making, and well-being from a sociocultural perspective. She served as an associate editor for the Asian Journal of Social Psychology and the British Journal of Social Psychology. She was named “Rising Star” by the Association for Psychological Science in 2019 and selected to receive the Early Career Award by the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology in 2022.
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