It incorrectly assumed culture was static

Research participants were not representative of the national population

The study was under-powered and under-sampled to accurately detect dimensions of culture

Dimensions were too broad and lacked predictive power

In McCrae & Terracciano (2006)’s study, the Australian national personal profile indicated that we are average in neuroticism compared to other nations.

In McCrae & Terracciano (2006)’s study, the average ‘real’ personality profile of a nation can be quite different from the rated average ‘typical’ personality profile of that nation.

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of strangers, or of anything foreign and unfamiliar.  Based on broad stereotypes about any cultures different from our own.

Stereotypes lead to the assumption of heterogeneity in other groups (at the same time as assuming homogeneity in one’s own group).

Recognition of human rights

Recognition of the centrality of kinship

The impact of social inequity

The impact of history in trauma and loss

A set of shared meanings, values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours, often transmitted across generations

Being willing to learn about another culture, so that one can interact in a more respectful way with people of that culture.

Understanding of global interrelatedness, and the capacity to live, work and contribute positively as a member of global communities

The capacity to adaptively and intentionally apply psychological science to meet personal, professional, and societal needs

Self-restraint

Social cohesiveness

Modesty

Self-assurance