Cross-cultural studies of personality and social-emotional development are important for understanding how cultural contexts shape individual psychological processes. Research in this area bridges multiple disciplines, exploring universal and culture-specific pathways that influence behavior, emotions, and interpersonal interactions. Personality traits and social-emotional functioning are shaped by a complex interplay of biological, environmental, and cultural influences, yet much remains to be uncovered about how these factors interact across different societies.

Understanding these variations is critical for refining psychological theories, improving mental health interventions, and promoting cultural sensitivity in research and practice. Differences in parenting styles, socialization practices, and societal norms contribute to the diverse trajectories of personality and emotional development across cultures. This Research Topic aims to address these gaps by incorporating perspectives from measurement science, biological underpinnings, developmental trajectories, and psychopathological implications, offering a comprehensive picture to understanding personality and social-emotional development in cross-cultural contexts.

This Research Topic is open to contributions that provide new insights into the universal and culture-specific mechanisms of personality and social-emotional development. It aims to advance psychological research by examining perspectives across measurement science, biological foundations, developmental psychology, and psychopathology. By encouraging multidisciplinary approaches, this collection seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between cultural contexts and individual development.

We welcome diverse contributions that reflect a broad spectrum of cultural and methodological perspectives, including longitudinal studies, experimental research, and biologically informed approaches, to build a more comprehensive framework for understanding personality and social-emotional development in global contexts. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

-Development and validation of cultural measurement scales and tools.
-Social-emotional development across diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts.
-Biological mechanisms underlying social-emotional development across cultures, including genetic, epigenetic, and neurobiological influences.
-Intersections of cultural norms, parenting styles, and individual personality development.
-Psychopathological outcomes associated with variations in personality and emotional processes in different cultures.

Submissions may include original research, systematic reviews, or theoretical and methodological contributions. We encourage studies employing innovative methodologies, longitudinal designs, or interdisciplinary approaches that highlight the complexity of personality and social-emotional development across cultures.

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The Influence of Culture on Personality and Emotional Development: Insights from Biology, Measurement, and Psychopathology