Students will develop a deeper understanding of a psychology topic from a cross-cultural lens and connect the topic to a United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). You may wish to read Be

Students will develop a deeper understanding of a psychology topic from a cross-cultural lens and connect the topic to a United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). You may wish to read Berry (2023) to give you a good sense of functional vs. universal perspectives influencing views of human behavior and adaptation. In your pre-analysis, you will have identified a topic or principle in psychology that you would like to learn more about. I strongly encourage you to utilize that topic to guide the brief (1,200 to 1,500-word) literature review report you’ll prepare in relation to a UNSDG Links to an external site. (https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ Links to an external site.). By Week 4, students will receive feedback from the instructor about the psychological principle or topic they wish to learn more about. By Week 6, students will submit the UNSDG they wish to focus on (you may present more than one subgoal to enable me to provide you with feedback) from a cross-cultural lens with respect to their chosen psychological topic/principle. Following APA-style formatting for written works, students will integrate at least 6 empirical peer reviewed psychology articles (published since 2013 and at least 3 of which were published 2021 or after, and 3 of which are not ones you read for class) into a compelling, informative, and professional piece about the latest findings that would support initiatives to achieve the selected UNSDG. Because I am a badged member of the UN committee for the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), your works may be seen by members of the UN. 

Assignment  

Cross-Cultural Psychology (CCP) United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) Literature Review Report

Assignment Title:  

Cultural Influences on <YOUR PSYCHOLOGICY TOPIC/PRINCIPLE OF INTEREST>: A Cross-Cultural Exploration Supporting UNSDG <X.X – BRIEF TITLE OF UNSDG>  

All students should use the same title; replace the all capitalized words with your topic and UNSDG goal and brief title, respectively.

Assignment Description:

In this assignment, you will conduct a comprehensive literature review focusing on the cultural influences on your psychological topic/principle of interest, with a specific emphasis on supporting a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG).

Step 1: Topic Selection & UNSDG Connection:

Students will choose a specific topic in psychology (e.g., mental health and well-being, such as depression, anxiety, stress, resilience, happiness, coping mechanisms) and explore how cultural factors impact it. You will also integrate research findings from at least 3 different countries to provide a cross-cultural comparison. You will need to discuss how your chosen topic directly connects to the chosen UNSDG (e.g., UNSDG 3.4 – “By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.” OR UNSDG 8.8 “Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment”).

Step 2: Literature Review & Cross-Cultural Analysis:

Students will conduct a literature review, integrating at least six (6) peer-reviewed empirical articles, analyzing studies and research articles that explore their chosen psychological topic from a cross-cultural lens. Students will identify cultural variations, similarities, and differences in perceptions, attitudes, and practices related to their psychological topic across different societies or societal regions.

Step 3: UNSDG Integration:

Students will demonstrate how their chosen topic contributes to achieving the identified UNSDG. You will discuss how understanding and addressing cultural influences on the psychological topic can lead to better strategies for addressing the UNSDG (e.g., promoting well-being, reducing stigma, and increasing access to mental health resources on a global scale).

Step 4: Recommendations and Implications:

Based on your literature review and cross-cultural analysis, provide recommendations for policymakers, healthcare professionals, or organizations to develop culturally sensitive and effective interventions that address your chosen topic (e.g., promote mental health and well-being). Discuss how these recommendations align with the UNSDG goal (and perhaps even other UNSDG goals) and contribute to creating a healthier and more inclusive world.

Step 5: Report and Reflection:

Students will submit their literature review findings and recommendations in the form of an APA-style written report. In your post-analysis, you will also reflect on your learning experience, discussing insights gained about the importance of considering cultural perspectives in addressing global challenges like the UNSDG goal you chose.

Note. You must submit pdf copies of the articles you utilized as supplemental materials when submitting your report. Your work must be prepared in APA style (following the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual).

Assessment Criteria:

Students will be assessed based on the depth of their literature review, the quality of cross-cultural analysis, the strength of their UNSDG integration, the creativity and feasibility of their recommendations, and the clarity and coherence of their presentation or written report.

Goals of Assignment:

This assignment not only encourages students to delve into a relevant psychological topic from a cross-cultural perspective but also helps them understand the significance of cultural considerations in achieving UNSDGs. It promotes critical thinking, research skills, and awareness of global issues while fostering a sense of responsibility toward improving psychological well-being worldwide.