Culture and emotions by Brad Hodge https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do If you grew up in Australia, do you feel that emotions should be expressed as felt, or that you shouldn't always express your emotions? If you grew up in another country, does its homogeneity or heterogeneity rating relate to your own views about emotional expression> en-us 2016-06-30 03:02:00 UTC 2016-11-02 06:28:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117060155 I believe that in Australia, there is an understanding that we may express our emotions if appropriate, and hide them if others may find them inappropriate]]> 2016-07-27 08:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117060155 I think that Australia has quite an emotionally expressive country. However, I believe that it is generally understood that there is a level of expressive appropriation relating to various levels of emotions or different situations.  https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117124463 2016-07-28 06:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117124463 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117131741 2016-07-28 10:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117131741 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117131773 Australia is a highly expressive country, and often they can be a little over emotional, in terms of happiness or anger. However, I do believe there is a gender difference that is culturally driven between what we can express and what is not appropriate. ]]> 2016-07-28 10:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117131773 In Australia i believe we have the freedom to express all our emotions. However, the social norms of our community may cause us to hide some of our emotions in order for us to fit into society.  https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117178451 2016-07-29 03:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117178451 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117195401 Australia is one of the loudest nations in the world, even when talking to Americans (who are typically known for this) they often comment on our collectively louder and relaxed culture. I'm personally proud of it. I've also always found our 'relaxed' connotations interesting, particularly when you think in a Darwinian sense as common sense would tell you NOT being industrious would be maladaptive.]]> 2016-07-29 13:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117195401 I tend to disagree that Australia is an emotionally expressive country. In my experience as a white male from an anglo background emotions, or more importantly 'negative' emotions were to be repressed. Moreover social norms around emotions were quite strict and deviation was seen as highly inapropriate https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117211476 2016-07-29 23:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117211476 I believe that in terms of universal emotional expressions Australia, being multi-cultural offers a general view of these emotions being more expressed and obvious. However, in my opinion 'making an emotional scene' over something personal or environmental is mostly frowned upon. https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117213563 2016-07-30 02:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117213563 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117218181 I believe that most Australian women (such as myself), I generally good at expressing their emotions and that doing so isn't seen in a negative way. However, I believe that Australian men are taught from a young age not to show any negative emotions because it's perceived as being weak. Women are the "weaker" gender so it is okay for them to show negative emotions. ]]> 2016-07-30 08:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117218181 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117219280 Unfortunately, there is still a large stigma around males in this country being able to freely express their emotions.]]> 2016-07-30 10:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117219280 Being from England i was taught to conceal my emotions....the stiff upper lip and all that but having grown up in Australia i am much more comfortable being free to express my emotions https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117221970 2016-07-30 14:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117221970 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117232157 I think it is necessary to express our emotions. As someone who used to bottle up their emotions I have learnt that doing that made me feel worse about whatever was on my mind. There is a right time and place to express them though. 

]]> 2016-07-31 02:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117232157 My experience of growing up in Australia has shown me to express what you feel, though if it may hurt someone you might consider how you communicate it. Secondary emotion such as guilt or remorse can hurt the self more than the primary ones and the message may be lost in the emotion  https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117233112 2016-07-31 03:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117233112 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117233757 Depending on the situation, I believe you should express the way you are feeling at that particular point in time. Suppressing the release of emotions is shown to cause not only mental health problems but can impact on one's physical well being as well. There is a large stigma not only in Western culture but also other cultures that correlates expression of emotion and weakness together, which is very unfortunate. ]]> 2016-07-31 03:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117233757 abbey_marie1985 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117235224 I have been around the world . And have stayed in over 20 countries since the age of 11. I believe that Australia tends to hide their emotions, more than other countries. Especially, the positive emotions, like Joy for example. I have been and lived in Asian countries and they tend to show this emotion a lot, compared to western cultures like Australia, for example. Yes, we do show off our emotions, however, we more often than not hide them.]]> 2016-07-31 05:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117235224 Yes I think we should be free to express our emotions. Sometimes its helpful to moderate our response to our emotions - for the safety of ourselves and others. https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117235598 2016-07-31 06:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117235598 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117237599 I do think that in some cases it is the norm to express emotions in Australia however not all the time with can suck. particularly when it comes to mental health and other issues with stigma surrounding them ]]> 2016-07-31 08:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117237599 I feel like we don't tend to really show our emotions here. People every day ask "How are you?" no one ever answers with "Actually I'm kinda sad." It's always "Good, how are you?" https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117240232 2016-07-31 11:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117240232 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117241504 I have grown up in Australia and have never had to worry about expressing my emotions howevere the]]> 2016-07-31 13:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117241504 I feel as though it depends on the upbringing. My family were never scared to share emotions of happiness and joy however rarely showed being upset or negative https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117260598 2016-08-01 00:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117260598 Emotions are for the weak. Emotions hold you back from being the strongest you can be. Emotional attachments can drown you, ultimately leading to suffering. If you want to be superior, no emotions is the way to go. https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117273096 2016-08-01 03:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117273096 Growing up in Australia as a female did teach me that displaying my emotions regularly was acceptable. However, thoughts, feelings and emotions associated with mental illness were always hidden and not expressed as freely or accepted https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117275810 Males wishing to express their emotions was, in a sense, ignored and were judged for their emotions. This is changing, though, but very slowly as society is becoming more accepting and open-minded of male emotions]]> 2016-08-01 04:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117275810 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117277843 My experience growing up in Australia in a rural community has shown that positive emotions are acceptable to express however it is 'embarrassing' or 'shameful' to openly express emotions with a more negative valance, such as suffering, anger, guilt, embarrassment, sadness etc. This mentality is also seen online, where 'bragging' about the highlights of life are readily accepted, but posting something that may reveal emotions of negative valance or not accepted. 
 ]]> 2016-08-01 04:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117277843 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117285425 I think it is essential to express out emotions, given that the situation we are in is applicable to the emotion. Expressing emotion stimulates progression, especially when dealing with so called 'negative' emotion. Taking the first step - expressing your sadness or anger - can lead to overcoming this emotion, or translating it into a more 'positive' emotion.]]> 2016-08-01 08:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117285425 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117289417 Especially in our society, i believe it is of high importance that we convey our emotions internally and externally without the generalisation of feeling inclined to be]]> 2016-08-01 10:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117289417 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117289478 it ismy be;lief that within the society that we live in, it is of high importance that we convey our emotio ns externally,be it in the outside world, or internally, with close relatives or as an act of self-reflection so that this allows for a balance in the emotional rollercoaster]]> 2016-08-01 10:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117289478 The expression of ones emotions are absolutely vital. Especially in correlation to mental health. Personally. I think that, it is merely impossible not to portray emotion. Even, when you think your not. You actually are. I strongly believe that if we did not have the ability to express emotions. Then we would not have guidance .   https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117291841 2016-08-01 12:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117291841 Emotions are the key to guidance. It is mere impossible not to have and or portray emotions https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117292773

]]> 2016-08-01 12:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117292773 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117371645 In Australia, I generally believe that emotions are generally encouraged to be displayed and shared, however this can vary due to up bringing, and environment etc.]]> 2016-08-02 13:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117371645 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117647949 Emotions should ]]> 2016-08-07 02:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117647949 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117647961 People can tend to be too emotional in Australia. There's a lot of thinking with hearts rather than heads even in governing. ]]> 2016-08-07 02:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117647961 https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117648656 I think in Australia even though we are heterogenous i think there comes a kind of respectability from those that are perceived as stoic. There's that image of the Australian male, lacontic, macho. That was ideal and I think that character still is respected whereas in somewhere like the States it might be perceived as boring, dull or unintelligent. Whereas Australians may perceive the American as loud, obnoxious, attention seeking, over the top. So yeah I think we play it down here in Australia. And like the video a few slides ago I think we aren't that comfortable with sharing emotions that aren't joy/happiness. ]]> 2016-08-07 03:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117648656 i believe that in Australia emotions are expressed more often compared to the country i was born in but it also depends on you and who you hang out with and how your community views emotions    https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117692113 2016-08-08 06:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/117692113 Gender is not touched on enough. Sex means nothing to our emotional expression but gender and how we are gendered means everything.  https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/118172298 2016-08-13 04:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/118172298 hi https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/134679298 2016-11-02 06:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bradhodge7/sgxzibtid6do/wish/134679298