Ignoring null results might exaggerate and exoticize cultural differences.
“Because I’m Happy!”: Happiness in the East and the West
Happiness and well-being perceptions differ between the East and the West due to differences in culture. An inverse correlation was found between nations’ cultural distance from the U.S. and their happiness scores. A greater proportion of people in the West report greater levels of life satisfaction than the residents of East and Southeast Asia.
How Culture Impacts the Decision to Leave Abusive Marriages
Cultural norms and beliefs determine an individual’s response to abuse and violence in a marriage. Many women choose to stay in abusive relationships due to lack of financial independence and support systems. After divorce, systemic discrimination and marginalisation prevent battered women from rebuilding their lives.