The Holistic Perceptual Style Connection

Focusing on emotional aspects in relationships, this review highlights the importance of emotional connectedness among ingroup members in East Asian cultures, often overlooked by Western psychology. It argues that while interdependent cultures value relational harmony, they also foster sensitivity to emotional cues, which contrasts with the analytical tendencies of Western thought. This dichotomy reveals a significant gap in understanding holistic perception in collectivistic societies, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced appreciation of emotional dynamics in cultural studies.