On the Inner Workings of the Person–Culture Match Effect on Well-Being
Social Psychological and Personality Science
Published online on June 23, 2026
Abstract
Social Psychological and Personality Science, Ahead of Print.
A match between a person and their culture is widely considered a source of well-being. However, why does this “person–culture match effect” (PCME) emerge? This research seeks to elucidate that question on three counts. It reports the first experimental—...
A match between a person and their culture is widely considered a source of well-being. However, why does this “person–culture match effect” (PCME) emerge? This research seeks to elucidate that question on three counts. It reports the first experimental—...