Loneliness is defined as “a distressing feeling that accompanies the perception that one’s social needs are not being met by the quantity or especially the quality of one’s social relationships.” ...

For many international students, Australia becomes more than a study destination, — it becomes a second home. What follows is an insider's perspective on life in Australia for overseas students, drawn ...

This is the second of a three-part series on The Rise of a Culture of Censorship. The first post was on censorship by authorities, including the government. Censorship involves shutting people up and ...

The diverse, 6.5-million-strong Asian diaspora represents a vast, underutilised opportunity in Australia’s productivity growth. Despite apparent diversity in the workforce, the cultural literacy of ...

The Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Global Violence Prevention will held a 2-day public workshop on October 29-30, 2015 to explore the cultural and social norms that underlie the acceptance of ...

When humans interact with each other and engage in everyday activities, they typically follow various undefined rules, also known as social norms. These rules include things like greeting ...

In the United States, cultural differences between regions of the country are often pointed to as examples of how diverse cultural norms can lead to conflict and understanding. For instance, "New ...

In an age of global business, cultural misunderstandings can make or break deals worth millions. This is something I understand well from navigating the challenging transition from Egyptian ...

Business interactions rely on communication. Cross-cultural business was once reserved for large corporations, but in today’s global economy, many small and medium-sized businesses face a critical ...