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1. Understanding Culture

   Theory, Research, and Application

   Edited by Robert S. Wyer, Chi-yue Chiu, Ying-yi Hong

   This volume contains contributions from 24 internationally known scholars covering a broad spectrum of interests in cross-cultural theory and research. This breadth is reflected in the diversity of the topics covered in the volume, which include theoretical approaches to cross-cultural research,...

   Published January 25th 2009 by Psychology Press
2. Social Psychology of Culture

   By Chi-Yue Chiu, Ying-Yi Hong

   Series: Principles of Social Psychology

   As the speed of globalization accelerates, world cultures are more closely connected to each other than ever before. But what exactly is culture? It seems to be involved in all psychological processes, but can its psychological consequences be studied scientifically? How can cultural differences be...

   Published July 26th 2006 by Psychology Press
3. Lay Theories and Their Role in the Perception of Social Groups

   A Special Issue of Personality and Social Psychology Review

   Edited by Ying-yi Hong, Sheri R. Levy, Chi-yue Chiu

   This special issue addresses the nature, development, and consequences of a variety of lay theories for group perception and behavior. The articles illuminate the structural, functional, and dynamic properties of lay theories, as well as their scope. Addressing the development of the theories from...

   Published April 30th 2001 by Psychology Press