Reinterpreting ‘awe’: why cross-cultural emotional intelligence needs to be handled with care

Reinterpreting ‘awe’: why cross-cultural emotional intelligence needs to be handled with care

New research based on student journalling reveals how American and Chinese cultural standpoints wildly differ in how they make sense of awe.

Awe has become a kind of emotional currency in Western wellness circles – revered for its ability to boost mental and physical health and even social interactions. There are findings linking awe to i… [+5715 chars]
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