Shinobu Kitayama
Professor of psychology and director of the Culture & Cognition Program at the University of Michigan, known for research on cultural differences in self, emotion, cognition, and cultural neuroscience.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 51min
#1181 Shinobu Kitayama - Cultural Differences in Psychological Traits: The Self, Emotions, and More
Shinobu Kitayama, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, dives into cultural differences in the self and emotions. He explores how cultural tools shape brain activities, impacting mental processes. Kitayama highlights distinctions between independent and interdependent self-construals, revealing how these affect well-being across cultures. He also discusses cognitive differences rooted in farming practices, contrasting holistic and analytical thinking. Join in for fascinating insights into how culture influences our minds and emotions!
May 1, 2023 • 28min
Shinobu Kitayama on Cultural Differences in Psychology
Shinobu Kitayama, a psychologist specializing in cultural differences, discusses the contrasting views of self in Western and Eastern cultures. He explores cultural variations in happiness perceptions and the diverse meanings of life. Additionally, he discusses the different perceptions and significance of the sacrificial bunt in baseball between Japan and the United States. The podcast also explores the distinction between independence and interdependence in American and Japanese contexts.
