Life in the Intersection

A Multicultural Psychology Approach
Gordon C. Nagayama Hall, Ph.D.
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The Platinum Rule

"Where are you from? Could this question make someone feel excluded? Following the Platinum Rule can make people feel included.
Gordon C. Nagayama Hall

Occidental Tourist

Mindfulness looks different in the West than in the East. Balancing a focus on self and others.
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Secret Asian Man?

Why are Asian Americans academically successful? The reason is practical.
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Never Home for the Holidays

Biracial people may never really feel at home for the holidays or anytime else. Tactful questions may make them feel more included.
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Navel Gazing

Most psychologists study people like themselves. But one size does not fit all with psychology research findings.
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Homeless for the Holidays

The U.S. has high rates of homelessness and individualism. Lack of connection results in lack of compassion.
Manzanar 1943 photo by Ansel Adams/Liam Carter/Flickr

Only Penguins Look Alike

People outside our group may “all look alike” because we have limited experience with them. However, looking like someone who may be dangerous does not make a person dangerous.

Who’s Not in the “Basket of Deplorables”?

Hillary Clinton called half of Trump supporters "deplorables". But why would someone who is not misogynist, racist, or homophobic vote for Trump?