In many countries, drinking alcohol in public spaces like parks, plazas, or sidewalks is normal and unremarkable. Americans ...

While the U.S. has its own quirky customs, other countries have traditions and behaviors that might make you raise an eyebrow or two. Whether it's the way people greet each other or how they handle ...

We all grew up with certain ‘rules’ about how life works. These unwritten guidelines shape our behavior, relationships, and self-image without us even noticing. As adults, we have the chance to ...

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 ...

The federal and state governments have been warned that Nigeria’s efforts to promote primary healthcare (PHC) remain at a delicate crossroads, caught between the country’s cultural norms on self-care ...

South Korea’s 4B movement is going viral online. Here’s what it means, why Indian social media is debating it.

Social norms evolve as society moves forward. They reflect changes in values, technology, and culture, and many normal behaviors today were once considered improper or immoral. Every era has its ...

As our unwritten social constructs change and evolve over time, as a 2024 study suggests, there's certainly expectations and social norms that no longer serve our collective well-being, but rather, ...

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.” ...