ONGOING PROJECTS

Norms of reciprocity

These studies examine ways norms of reciprocity structure everyday helping.

 

Culture and motivation

These studies examine cultural dimensions of prevention/promotion motivation.

 

Outlooks on help giving

These studies examine reciprocity expectations related to the giving and receiving of help.

 

Cultural variation in gossip

These studies examine cultural variation in the content and function of gossip.

 

Promoting achievement motivation

These studies explore ways achievement motivation is affected by experiences of failure.

 

Culture and advice giving

These studies compare norms of advice giving in different cultural contexts.

 

Conceptions of place

These studies examine cultural influences on the meanings given to place in everyday life.

 

Culture and emotion regulation 

These studies assess cultural differences in the role of emotion in coping with stress.