#18 Harmonizing Social Expectations with Aging: Insights from Dr. Shinobu Kitayama's Culture and Cognition Lab
11/17/23 • 32 min
In this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Shinobu Kitayama, a distinguished psychology professor at the University of Michigan. Dr. Kitayama leads the Culture & Cognition Lab, where his groundbreaking research has uncovered valuable insights into the mind, culture, and well-being. We discuss how Western cultural norms often emphasize an active, positive self, setting unique expectations for aging. While these norms can be beneficial, they also risk creating a mismatch with the realities of aging. In our discussion, Dr. Kitayama enlightens us on these cultural impacts and introduces successful aging practices from various cultures. These insights pave the way for a richer, healthier perspective on aging, where wisdom and experience are in harmony with our evolving selves. Tune in to discover how integrating global aging philosophies can transform and enhance our journey through our midlife years and beyond.
Resources and Links;
Dr. Kityama's Culture and Cognition Lab
Culture and Wellbeing in Late Adulthood: Theory and Evidence
Varieties of interdependence and the emergence of the Modern West: Toward the globalizing of psychology
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In this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Shinobu Kitayama, a distinguished psychology professor at the University of Michigan. Dr. Kitayama leads the Culture & Cognition Lab, where his groundbreaking research has uncovered valuable insights into the mind, culture, and well-being. We discuss how Western cultural norms often emphasize an active, positive self, setting unique expectations for aging. While these norms can be beneficial, they also risk creating a mismatch with the realities of aging. In our discussion, Dr. Kitayama enlightens us on these cultural impacts and introduces successful aging practices from various cultures. These insights pave the way for a richer, healthier perspective on aging, where wisdom and experience are in harmony with our evolving selves. Tune in to discover how integrating global aging philosophies can transform and enhance our journey through our midlife years and beyond.
Resources and Links;
Dr. Kityama's Culture and Cognition Lab
Culture and Wellbeing in Late Adulthood: Theory and Evidence
Varieties of interdependence and the emergence of the Modern West: Toward the globalizing of psychology
Join us at: https://genxmindscape.com/
Subscribe in your podcast player or share our podcast here: https://genxmindscape.buzzsprout.com/share
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Gen X Mindscape - #18 Harmonizing Social Expectations with Aging: Insights from Dr. Shinobu Kitayama's Culture and Cognition Lab
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Our names again to make sure that I've got it right . I'll leave it on when I record your intro , right ?
Speaker 2Shinabu Kijima Kijima . Is that good ? Okay , yes , All right . Well , I'm really excited to have you on the show . So welcome to the show , welcome to the show .
Speaker 1Thank you , thank yo
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