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In this YouTube video, Dutch professor of interpersonal communication, Agneta Fischer, discusses her experience of feeling out of sync with her American counterparts when she moved to the US. She explains that in Dutch culture, there is not a lot of praise or elevating of others, and people tend to be straightforward in their interactions. In contrast, American culture emphasizes the importance of eliciting positive emotions and making each other feel special at every moment. Fischer illustrates the cultural differences between Dutch and American culture with two examples: one where she found it strange that Americans asked strangers how they were doing, and another where she misinterpreted her colleagues’ expressions of appreciation for her hosting a dinner party as distancing. Fischer’s work on understanding how cultures create emotions can help create empathy and understanding among those who see the world differently.
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The Feel Better, Live More podcast explores the universality of emotions and whether people are programmed to feel certain emotions in specific situations. The guest, Batja Mesquita, discusses her book, “Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions”, which explores how culture influences emotions. The podcast host, Dr. Chatterjee, also shares resources such as a breathing guide and habit change guide for listeners.
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Are Emotions Universal? The Power of Culture in Shaping Emotions
In the latest episode of the “Feel Better, Live More” podcast hosted by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, cultural psychologist Batja Mesquita delves into the fascinating topic of whether emotions are universal or if they are shaped by culture.
Batja’s work has been groundbreaking in exploring the ways in which cultural context shapes emotions. Her book “Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions” explores the role culture plays in shaping emotions and why different cultures have different emotions around certain situations.
The Power of Culture in Shaping Emotions
Batja Mesquita explains that emotions are shaped by culture and are not universal. In her work, she has found that culture plays a critical role in shaping the way we experience emotions. Each culture has unique ways of expressing emotions and certain emotions are valued more than others.
She provides an example of how joy is valued differently in different cultures. In Western cultures, joy is often celebrated and valued. However, in some African cultures, joy is considered a sign of naivete and is not valued as much.
Similarly, Batja highlights how emotions like anger and sadness have different cultural meanings. In some Western cultures, anger is seen as a negative emotion and is often suppressed, whereas in some Asian cultures, anger is seen as a positive emotion and a sign of strength.
The Role of Culture in Emotional Well-being
Batja Mesquita believes that the better we understand how culture shapes emotions, the better we will be able to support people’s emotional well-being. She highlights the importance of allowing people to express their emotions in a way that is meaningful to them.
She believes that being aware of cultural differences in emotions can help promote understanding and tolerance between different cultures. Being able to understand and appreciate the different ways people express emotions can help to foster more positive interactions between people from different cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Chatterjee also emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural differences in emotions. He believes that understanding how emotions are shaped by culture can help us to become more empathetic and understanding of the different ways people experience emotions.
Download Batja’s FREE Breathing Guide and Habit Change Guide
In addition to her work on emotions and culture, Batja has also developed resources that can help people improve their overall well-being. You can download her free Breathing Guide and Habit Change Guide on her website.
Listen to the “Feel Better, Live More” Podcast
If you’re interested in learning more about how culture shapes emotions, be sure to check out Batja’s book, “Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions” and listen to the latest episode of the “Feel Better, Live More” podcast.
Dr. Chatterjee’s newsletter, Friday Five, is also a great source of inspiration and resources for improving your overall well-being.
Remember, emotions are shaped by culture and understanding these differences can help us to become more empathetic and understanding of the different ways people experience emotions. Take the time to explore your emotions and learn from the insights that cultural psychology can offer.
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Are emotions universal? Do you think people are programmed to feel a certain way in specific situations? Or is there a clear distinction between what makes you feel angry, happy or sad, compared to someone else?
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