The Extent to Which Relationships Have been Shown to be Different in Wester and Non-Western Culture

The degree of the difference between Western culture and non-Western culture may vary from person to person, but this may be caused by many factors, one of which is culture. In Western culture, ideals are made for individuals, which brings about the existence of some sort of relationship to most people, as in the case of non-Western culture. Significant differences between cultures include religion, which in turn leads to marriage arrangements, which may affect the formation of relationships.

One of the most important differences between the two societies in marriage culture is spontaneous marriage and involuntary marriage. In most non-Western cultures, marriage tends to be organized rather than based on love. Shaver, Wu, and Schwartz (1991) have studied cultural differences in attitudes toward love affairs. They discovered that most Chinese associate romantic love with sorrow, pain, and unsatisfying feelings. From the eyes of the Chinese, Westerners believe that marriage should be based on romantic love that is considered unrealistic optimism.

In order to understand how these cultural differences affect marital relations, we conducted a series of studies. We compared Chinese and Western couple between China and the West who live in Australia and intercultural. There are three reasons we focus on these groups. First, the Chinese are Australia's largest non-European immigrant group. Second, Chinese culture has strong collectivism, but European Australians are unique. Third, marriage between China and Europe is common. Using a certain level of relationship criteria, we evaluate that people think that it is a better relationship. Evaluation criteria include romance and charm. And it is often worthwhile in Western culture. We also appreciate the family's responsibility criteria highly valued in collectivist culture, such as respect for honor and harmony with the elderly. Compared with Western couple, Chinese couple believe that fulfilling family responsibilities is more important for building better relationships.

Relationship criteria and communication of intercultural couple: influence on couple education and counseling

The deadline is emphasis on deadlines and schedules in Western culture. Residents of Indigenous Peoples and the Torres Straits The era of island culture is different, as the family's responsibilities and the value of the relationship with the community are high. • Consider assigning flexible consultation time. It takes time to explain, please do not rush to adults. Non linguistic exchanges Clues to nonverbal communication (gestures, facial expressions etc) used by people of Torres Strait Islanders are different meanings in the Western context. Please note that you observe and explain your own nonverbal communication. For example, the feeling of trouble may be reflected in your body language and may be noticed.

Languages ​​Many indigenous people and Torres Strait Islanders do not speak English as their primary language. Some people speak English in various dialects such as Kriol, Aboriginal English, and Torres Strait Creole.