Evening Lecture with Dr. Ken Ito

Evening Lecture with Dr. Ken Ito
6:00–7:00 PM“Westerners Look at the Trees While Easterners Look at the Forest”Bunka Centre – Large Room
Reserve your seat here: https://www.showpass.com/dr-ken-ito-presentation/
About the Presentation:
Dr. Ito’s research examines cultural differences in thinking styles—specifically, holistic thinking commonly found in East Asian cultures such as Japan, Korea, and China, and analytic thinking more common in Western cultures, including Canada, the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. This presentation offers insight into how these differences influence perceptions, emotions, and behaviours across cultures.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Kenichi Ito was born and raised near Tokyo, Japan. After completing high school, he moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he earned his BA (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Winnipeg. He went on to complete his MSc and PhD at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Ito has held academic positions in Singapore, including nine years as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). In 2022, he joined the University of Lethbridge. His research interests include cultural psychology, emotion, pro-environmental behaviour, and consumer behaviour.
Format:
30-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A
(PowerPoint presentation)