Cross-cultural research is a method of study that psychologists useto compare data and behaviors of people from differing cultures, ratherthan a single culture. In cross-cultural research, you need to ensurethat there is equivalence throughout the study, as well as a lack ofbias in your measures, associations, and conclusions. Equivalence is theevidence that your research uses the same techniques and measures totest the same phenomenon across cultures, and this equivalence helpsyour research to be considered valid and reliable. In addition toequivalence, you must be aware of the potential for personal bias inany cross-cultural research you conduct.

A bias is prejudicial predisposition that can prevent impartialthinking. In cross-cultural research, a bias can appear in variousforms, such as the Barnum statement (a one-size-fits-all description)or the self-fulfilling prophecy (your assumptions about others can causethem to meet those expectations) (Matsumoto & Juang, 2008; Shiraev& Levy, 2010).

For this Discussion, perform an academic literature search in theWalden Library for a research study that includes specificcross-cultural research. Then, analyze the theoretical, methodological,and ethical issues included in the research study.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 a brief summary of the research studyyou selected, including the topic and conclusions of the study. Thenexplain any possible theoretical, methodological, and ethical issuesinvolved in the study. Finally, share your thoughts about how, as ascholar-practitioner, you might address one or more of these issues.Support your responses using the Learning Resources and the currentliterature.

References:
Matsumoto, D., & Juang, L. (2008). Culture and psychology (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.

Shiraev, E. B., & Levy, D. A. (2010). Cross-cultural psychology:Critical thinking and contemporary applications (4th ed.). Boston, MA:Allyn & Bacon.

Byrne, B. M., & van de Vijver, F. J. R. (2010). Testing formeasurement and structural equivalence in large-scale cross-culturalstudies: Addressing the issue of nonequivalence. International Journalof Testing, 10(2), 107–132.

Chen, F. F. (2008). What happens if we compare chopsticks with forks?The impact of making inappropriate comparisons in cross-culturalresearch. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 95(5),1005–1018.

Li, J., & Karakowsky, L. (2001). Do we see eye-to-eye?Implications of cultural differences for cross-cultural managementresearch and practice. The Journal of Psychology, 135(5), 501–517.

Peña, E. D. (2007). Lost in translation: Methodologicalconsiderations in cross cultural research. Child Development, 78(4),1255–1264.