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Cultural Psychology for a Technologically Transformed Society: A Neo-Structuration Perspective.

Integrative psychological & behavioral science
This paper examines the project of cultural psychology proposed by Aaro Toomela in his recent paper (2025) through the prism of current discussions in sociology, primarily the theory of neo-structuration. This theory claims the increasing dependence ...

Culturally-attuned AI: Implicit learning of altruistic cultural values through inverse reinforcement learning.

PloS one
Constructing a universal moral code for artificial intelligence (AI) is challenging because human cultures have different values, norms, and social practices. We therefore argue that AI systems should adapt to culture based on observation: Just as a ...

A study protocol for assessing the effects of intangible cultural heritage experiences on human well-being.

PloS one
BACKGROUND: While interventions have been designed which use extended reality (XR) technology in promoting physical, mental and social well-being through cultural heritage experiences, well-defined methodologies for the assessment of such interventio...

Reimagining cultural heritage conservation through VR, metaverse, and digital twins: An AI and blockchain-based framework.

PloS one
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, virtual reality (VR), and digital twin technologies are transforming approaches to cultural heritage conservation. This study develops an integrated analytical framework that combines AI-dr...

Cultural differences in the beauty premium.

Scientific reports
A large body of research suggests that better-looking people are associated with various positive outcomes, an effect labeled the beauty premium. However, the vast majority of this evidence has been demonstrated in WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industria...

Explaining disparities in robot applications among nations and regions: A cross-level lens of cultural tightness-looseness.

PloS one
In this study, we aim to explain the large disparities among countries and regions on industrial robot application in terms of robot density and robot growth. Based on the premise that people in all cultures have the same potential for innovation, we...

"Don't stop believing" - Decoding belief dynamics in the brain: An ALE meta-analysis of neural correlates in belief formation and updating.

Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews
Understanding how individuals form and update their beliefs is a fundamental question in cognitive and social psychology. Belief formation (BF) refers to the initial development of an individual's belief, while belief updating (BU) pertains to the re...

Neuroanthropology and Body Image: The Impact of Technology and Cultural Shifts on Self-Perception.

Culture, medicine and psychiatry
The proliferation of filters, technologies, and aesthetic procedures has contributed to a surge in body image concerns, with individuals now able to purchase and alter specific body parts. This phenomenon intersects with considerations of self-object...

How culture modulates anthropomorphism in Human-Robot Interaction: A review.

Acta psychologica
Anthropomorphism is the tendency to attribute human-like characteristics to nonhuman agents, including robots. In the context of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) research, it is relevant to understand what factors are at play in modulating individuals' ...

Exploring cultural imaginaries of robots with children with brittle bone disease: a participatory design study.

Medical humanities
A symbiotic relationship exists between narrative imaginaries of and real-life advancements in technology. Such cultural imaginings have a powerful influence on our understanding of the potential that technology has to affect our lives; as a result, ...