Inside the exhibition hall of the 2025 Osaka World Expo in Japan,crowds gathered before a cloisonne enamel painting titled The Pomegranate of Ethnic Unity.The pomegranate,outlined with gold filigree,appears full and r...Inside the exhibition hall of the 2025 Osaka World Expo in Japan,crowds gathered before a cloisonne enamel painting titled The Pomegranate of Ethnic Unity.The pomegranate,outlined with gold filigree,appears full and ripe;Tibetan auspicious motifs intertwine with Han-style cloud patterns,and the enamel glaze reflects brilliant colors under the lights.Created by teachers and students from Nyingchi Vocational and Technical School(hereafter“Nyingchi Vocational School”),this artwork not only drew admiration from countless visitors but also became a“silent envoy”of dialogue between Tibetan culture and the world.展开更多
A Dutch-born video creator uses his influential social media presence to share authentic stories of Chinese life with European audiences.SANDER Kole,a video creator born in the Netherlands,has become a superstar influ...A Dutch-born video creator uses his influential social media presence to share authentic stories of Chinese life with European audiences.SANDER Kole,a video creator born in the Netherlands,has become a superstar influencer on social media,connecting Chinese and European cultures.With almost 20 million followers on platforms like TikTok,YouTube,Douyin,Xiaohongshu,and WeChat,he uses short videos to show European audiences real life stories in China.展开更多
As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline i...As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline ice and snow form a celestial winter realm.Amid the biting seasonal winds,o month-long New Year celebration brings one o deep,heartfelt warmth.Rarely witnessed elsewhere in the world,this collection of New Year customs stands as both a cultural marvel and a warm gift that the plateau bestows upon the depths of winter.展开更多
Yunhe County in Lishui City,southwestern Zhejiang Province,doesn’t have any Disney castles.Instead,it has built bridges to the world with wood.Known as“China’s town of wooden toys,”accounting for about 40 percent ...Yunhe County in Lishui City,southwestern Zhejiang Province,doesn’t have any Disney castles.Instead,it has built bridges to the world with wood.Known as“China’s town of wooden toys,”accounting for about 40 percent of the global wooden toy market,Yunhe’s story began with a small factory established in 1970.Today,it has grown into a distinctive industrial cluster with an annual output value exceeding 8 billion yuan($1.15 billion),exporting products to 82 countries and regions.展开更多
Objective:This research examines the socio-educational and acculturation experiences of Filipino nurse-migrants within the context of international healthcare systems.It seeks to understand the multifaceted emotional ...Objective:This research examines the socio-educational and acculturation experiences of Filipino nurse-migrants within the context of international healthcare systems.It seeks to understand the multifaceted emotional and professional system-related difficulties they face and how these impact their adaptation strategies and integration processes elsewhere.Methods:A qualitative phenomenological strategy,as described by Colaizzi's 7-step analysis method,was employed.A purposeful sample of 10 Filipino nurses deployed to Saudi Arabia,Oman,the United States,Finland,Australia,Ireland,Norway,and Germany was chosen.Par ticipants took part in video conferencing structured interviews,which were conducted remotely.Manually and using NVivo(Version 15,Lumivero,2024),thematic analysis was conducted to identify impor tant themes from the par ticipants'stories.Results:Seven major themes emerged:(1)emotional and cultural dimensions of guilt,isolation,and professional identity negotiation;(2)language and communication barriers,which comprise code-switching and cultural deference challenges;(3)systematic barriers such as credential recognition,licensing examinations,and bureaucratic obstacles;(4)gaps in clinical practice standards,patient care ethics,and discrepancy;(5)family and finances as motivation and resilience;(6)bridging programs and adaptation to student-centered learning as educational transitions;and(7)cultural adaptation depicts discrimination,the workplace hierarchical order,discerning and pragmatically fluent challenges.Despite systemic inequities,participants demonstrated remarkable adaptability,which was visibly rooted in Filipino cultural values such as pakikisama,utang na loob,and bayanihan.Conclusions:The migration experience of Filipino nurses is associated with profound and emotional changes on professional and cultural levels.While these individuals adapt remarkably well due to their multifaceted resilience,they face unforgiving barriers,including credentialing,cultural,and systemic issues.Policies that foster intercultural understanding alongside psychosocial suppor t and fair recognition of foreign credentials would enhance the positive impact of migrant nurses on international healthcare.These considerations will enhance the integration experience for migrant nurses and have a positive impact on patient care worldwide.展开更多
Against the backdrop of the Healthy China strategy and the vigorous development of the cultural tourism industry,the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism has emerged as a highly promising direction for innov...Against the backdrop of the Healthy China strategy and the vigorous development of the cultural tourism industry,the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism has emerged as a highly promising direction for innovation.This paper takes the Dap eng Hospital of the Shenzhen Second People's Hospital as the research object,and analyzes how to organically combine medical academic activities,clinical medical services with the cultural and tourism resources of Dapeng New District in Shenzhen within the policy fr amework.By constructing a compliance-oriented,professional,and distinctive integr ation standards system,this paper explores an innovative development path that integrates academic exchanges,medical services,spiritual healing,and cultural experiences,providing a practical example and theoretical support for the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism nationwide.展开更多
1 In Lichuan,Central China's Hubei Province,a family's dedication to preserving cultural heritage has become a beacon(灯塔)of inspiration.The Sun family,comprised of father Sun Hui and son Sun Ru,has been the ...1 In Lichuan,Central China's Hubei Province,a family's dedication to preserving cultural heritage has become a beacon(灯塔)of inspiration.The Sun family,comprised of father Sun Hui and son Sun Ru,has been the backbone of the national cultural relics census in Lichuan since the 1970s,embodying the nation's spirit of protecting cultural treasures.展开更多
THE 2025 Beijing Culture Forum was held on September 23 and 24,with“Inheritance,Creativity,Mutual Learning”as its theme.Some 800 domestic and international vips were in attendance,including prominent cultural figu...THE 2025 Beijing Culture Forum was held on September 23 and 24,with“Inheritance,Creativity,Mutual Learning”as its theme.Some 800 domestic and international vips were in attendance,including prominent cultural figures,experts,business leaders,and other dignitaries from 58 countries and regions.They explored how digital innovation can boost cultural creativity,enhance public cultural services,and promote civilizational exchanges.展开更多
The rise of creative industries in this century has aroused strong interest in the concept“cultural capital”in academia.Cultural capital can be understood as various forms of cultural resources that achieve signific...The rise of creative industries in this century has aroused strong interest in the concept“cultural capital”in academia.Cultural capital can be understood as various forms of cultural resources that achieve significant appreciation in existing economic,political,and cultural structures through active and rapid reproduction,thereby influencing changes in existing economic,political,and cultural structures,including production relations with capitalist characteristics.The capitalization of culture negates the original ecological value of culture,denies human needs for culture,undermines the true value of cultural exchange and creation,and can easily lead to the formation of cultural hegemony.However,the process of cultural capitalization and the changes in cultural values within it indicate that the capitalization of culture is to some extent an inevitable historical development.The new cultural capital has demonstrated tremendous power in promoting the development of contemporary creative industries and producing cultural masterpieces.Of course,this first requires it to refuse to become a tool for economic capital and digital technology.展开更多
Cultural artifacts exhibitions are among the most profound and appealing forms of cultural exchange.These exhibitions serve as an important bridge for fostering friendly relations between countries and bringing people...Cultural artifacts exhibitions are among the most profound and appealing forms of cultural exchange.These exhibitions serve as an important bridge for fostering friendly relations between countries and bringing people closer together.展开更多
The official unveiling of China Cultural Center in Bern signifies a new era of cultural exchange between China and Switzerland.The Center will serve as a vital platform for dialogue between Chinese and Swiss cultures.
Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white...Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white walls and gray-tiled roof.Designed by famous singaporean architect Liu Thai Ker,the building blends traditional Chinese cultural elements with moder architectual concepts."From an aesthetic perspective,I believe it is essential to give the structure a moderm edge,Liu said in an interview with Xinhua."Therefore,the design should reflect a contempoary spirit while retaining the essence of Chinese culture."展开更多
The 2025 Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage gathered domestic and foreign cultural inheritors to promote mutual exchanges and stimulate the tourism market.
This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance l...This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance local emotional resonance with universal values in global communication.Through a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis of 2,400 news reports,interviews with 32 media professionals,and audience reception studies across 15 countries,this research investigates how international media organizations navigate the complex terrain of cross-cultural communication in an increasingly interconnected world.The findings reveal significant differences in empathy strategies:BBC employs a“universalist-localized”approach emphasizing shared human experiences while maintaining Western liberal values,achieving 67.3%cross-cultural resonance scores,while CGTN adopts a“particularist-global”strategy highlighting cultural diversity within a framework of mutual understanding,achieving 61.8%resonance scores.Both organizations face challenges in balancing authentic cultural representation with audience accessibility,managing 73.4%and 68.9%cultural authenticity ratings respectively.The study identifies five key empathy strategies:narrative localization,cultural bridging,emotional universalization,value harmonization,and contextual adaptation.Results indicate that successful cultural empathy requires sophisticated understanding of target audiences’cultural schemas while maintaining editorial authenticity.The research contributes to international communication theory by proposing a Cultural Empathy Framework(CEF)that explains how media organizations can effectively navigate the tension between local emotions and universal values in global broadcasting contexts.展开更多
Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whethe...Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.展开更多
Vast wilderness meets the horizon;snowy land ascends into douds.The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau,renowned as the"Roof of the World,"cradles numerous historical and cultural treasures in its cold,oxygen-thin wildness.
On April 3rd,the"Dunhuang Cultural Week—When Dunhuang Meets Ulaanbaatar"Cultural Exhibition opened in Ulaanbaatar.Purevdorj,Vice-Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia,and Shen Minjuan,Chinese Ambas...On April 3rd,the"Dunhuang Cultural Week—When Dunhuang Meets Ulaanbaatar"Cultural Exhibition opened in Ulaanbaatar.Purevdorj,Vice-Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia,and Shen Minjuan,Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia,attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.People from all walks of life in China and Mongolia attended the event.展开更多
Veng Soknea,a Cambodian teacher dressed in Hanfu(traditional Han Chinese costume),was all smiles.A group of female students surrounded her,admiring the beauty and solemnity of Hanfu,their eyes full of surprise and cur...Veng Soknea,a Cambodian teacher dressed in Hanfu(traditional Han Chinese costume),was all smiles.A group of female students surrounded her,admiring the beauty and solemnity of Hanfu,their eyes full of surprise and curiosity.Encouraged by their teacher,they also put on Hanfu to experience the unique charm of traditional Chinese costume.展开更多
The existence of museums is humanity’s stubborn struggle against oblivion.When cultural relics are presented before our eyes,ancient civilizations gain a sense of reality,and people in history become present.
Background Recovery colleges (RCs) support personal recovery through education, skill development and social support for people with mental health problems, carers and staff. Guided by co-production and adult learning...Background Recovery colleges (RCs) support personal recovery through education, skill development and social support for people with mental health problems, carers and staff. Guided by co-production and adult learning principles, RCs represent a recent mental health innovation. Since the first RC opened in England in 2009, RCs have expanded to 28 countries and territories. However, most RC research has been conducted in Western countries with similar cultural characteristics, limiting understanding of how RCs can be culturally adapted. The 12-item Recovery Colleges Characterisation and Testing (RECOLLECT) Fidelity Measure (RFM) evaluates the operational fidelity of RCs based on 12 components, but cultural influences on these components remain underexplored.Aims To assess associations between Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and RFM items to identify cultural influences on fidelity components.Methods A cross-sectional survey of RC managers was conducted across all 221 RCs. Mixed-effects regression models examined associations between Hofstede’s country-level cultural dimensions and item-level RFM scores, adjusted for healthcare expenditure and income inequality. Four cultural dimensions, obtained from Hofstede, were analysed: individualism (prioritising personal needs), indulgence (enjoyment-oriented), uncertainty avoidance (preference for predictability) and long-term orientation (future-focused).Results The RFM was completed by 169 (76%) RC managers. Seven RFM items showed associations with cultural dimensions. Equality was linked to short-term orientation, while learning was associated with individualism and uncertainty avoidance. Both individualism and indulgence influenced co-production and community focus. Commitment to recovery was shaped by all four cultural dimensions, with the strongest associations seen for individualism and indulgence. Individualism enhanced explicit focus on strengths-based practice, while uncertainty avoidance influenced course distinctiveness.Conclusions This study demonstrates how culture shapes RC fidelity components, providing actionable insights for cultural adaptation. Incorporating under-represented dimensions, such as collectivism and restraint, could improve the RFM’s global applicability, facilitating implementation. Future research should explore cultural nuances, engage diverse stakeholders and refine fidelity measures to enhance RC inclusivity and effectiveness worldwide.展开更多
文摘Inside the exhibition hall of the 2025 Osaka World Expo in Japan,crowds gathered before a cloisonne enamel painting titled The Pomegranate of Ethnic Unity.The pomegranate,outlined with gold filigree,appears full and ripe;Tibetan auspicious motifs intertwine with Han-style cloud patterns,and the enamel glaze reflects brilliant colors under the lights.Created by teachers and students from Nyingchi Vocational and Technical School(hereafter“Nyingchi Vocational School”),this artwork not only drew admiration from countless visitors but also became a“silent envoy”of dialogue between Tibetan culture and the world.
文摘A Dutch-born video creator uses his influential social media presence to share authentic stories of Chinese life with European audiences.SANDER Kole,a video creator born in the Netherlands,has become a superstar influencer on social media,connecting Chinese and European cultures.With almost 20 million followers on platforms like TikTok,YouTube,Douyin,Xiaohongshu,and WeChat,he uses short videos to show European audiences real life stories in China.
文摘As the wheel of time turns toward the year's end and the beginning of the new year,the snow-kissed land of Xizang gracefully unveils its grandeur and offers a feast of wonders for all to explore.Here,crystalline ice and snow form a celestial winter realm.Amid the biting seasonal winds,o month-long New Year celebration brings one o deep,heartfelt warmth.Rarely witnessed elsewhere in the world,this collection of New Year customs stands as both a cultural marvel and a warm gift that the plateau bestows upon the depths of winter.
文摘Yunhe County in Lishui City,southwestern Zhejiang Province,doesn’t have any Disney castles.Instead,it has built bridges to the world with wood.Known as“China’s town of wooden toys,”accounting for about 40 percent of the global wooden toy market,Yunhe’s story began with a small factory established in 1970.Today,it has grown into a distinctive industrial cluster with an annual output value exceeding 8 billion yuan($1.15 billion),exporting products to 82 countries and regions.
文摘Objective:This research examines the socio-educational and acculturation experiences of Filipino nurse-migrants within the context of international healthcare systems.It seeks to understand the multifaceted emotional and professional system-related difficulties they face and how these impact their adaptation strategies and integration processes elsewhere.Methods:A qualitative phenomenological strategy,as described by Colaizzi's 7-step analysis method,was employed.A purposeful sample of 10 Filipino nurses deployed to Saudi Arabia,Oman,the United States,Finland,Australia,Ireland,Norway,and Germany was chosen.Par ticipants took part in video conferencing structured interviews,which were conducted remotely.Manually and using NVivo(Version 15,Lumivero,2024),thematic analysis was conducted to identify impor tant themes from the par ticipants'stories.Results:Seven major themes emerged:(1)emotional and cultural dimensions of guilt,isolation,and professional identity negotiation;(2)language and communication barriers,which comprise code-switching and cultural deference challenges;(3)systematic barriers such as credential recognition,licensing examinations,and bureaucratic obstacles;(4)gaps in clinical practice standards,patient care ethics,and discrepancy;(5)family and finances as motivation and resilience;(6)bridging programs and adaptation to student-centered learning as educational transitions;and(7)cultural adaptation depicts discrimination,the workplace hierarchical order,discerning and pragmatically fluent challenges.Despite systemic inequities,participants demonstrated remarkable adaptability,which was visibly rooted in Filipino cultural values such as pakikisama,utang na loob,and bayanihan.Conclusions:The migration experience of Filipino nurses is associated with profound and emotional changes on professional and cultural levels.While these individuals adapt remarkably well due to their multifaceted resilience,they face unforgiving barriers,including credentialing,cultural,and systemic issues.Policies that foster intercultural understanding alongside psychosocial suppor t and fair recognition of foreign credentials would enhance the positive impact of migrant nurses on international healthcare.These considerations will enhance the integration experience for migrant nurses and have a positive impact on patient care worldwide.
基金funded by the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Program Project(2023B0101200003)the National Health Commission Hospital Management Research Institute Project(JCWJ2024ZD01)+2 种基金the Guangxi Graduate Education Innovation Program Project(JGY2023168)the Shenzhen Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning 2025 Annual Research Topic(SZ2025D040)the 2025 Shenzhen Health Economics Society Project(202506)。
文摘Against the backdrop of the Healthy China strategy and the vigorous development of the cultural tourism industry,the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism has emerged as a highly promising direction for innovation.This paper takes the Dap eng Hospital of the Shenzhen Second People's Hospital as the research object,and analyzes how to organically combine medical academic activities,clinical medical services with the cultural and tourism resources of Dapeng New District in Shenzhen within the policy fr amework.By constructing a compliance-oriented,professional,and distinctive integr ation standards system,this paper explores an innovative development path that integrates academic exchanges,medical services,spiritual healing,and cultural experiences,providing a practical example and theoretical support for the integration of healthcare and cultural tourism nationwide.
文摘1 In Lichuan,Central China's Hubei Province,a family's dedication to preserving cultural heritage has become a beacon(灯塔)of inspiration.The Sun family,comprised of father Sun Hui and son Sun Ru,has been the backbone of the national cultural relics census in Lichuan since the 1970s,embodying the nation's spirit of protecting cultural treasures.
文摘THE 2025 Beijing Culture Forum was held on September 23 and 24,with“Inheritance,Creativity,Mutual Learning”as its theme.Some 800 domestic and international vips were in attendance,including prominent cultural figures,experts,business leaders,and other dignitaries from 58 countries and regions.They explored how digital innovation can boost cultural creativity,enhance public cultural services,and promote civilizational exchanges.
文摘The rise of creative industries in this century has aroused strong interest in the concept“cultural capital”in academia.Cultural capital can be understood as various forms of cultural resources that achieve significant appreciation in existing economic,political,and cultural structures through active and rapid reproduction,thereby influencing changes in existing economic,political,and cultural structures,including production relations with capitalist characteristics.The capitalization of culture negates the original ecological value of culture,denies human needs for culture,undermines the true value of cultural exchange and creation,and can easily lead to the formation of cultural hegemony.However,the process of cultural capitalization and the changes in cultural values within it indicate that the capitalization of culture is to some extent an inevitable historical development.The new cultural capital has demonstrated tremendous power in promoting the development of contemporary creative industries and producing cultural masterpieces.Of course,this first requires it to refuse to become a tool for economic capital and digital technology.
文摘Cultural artifacts exhibitions are among the most profound and appealing forms of cultural exchange.These exhibitions serve as an important bridge for fostering friendly relations between countries and bringing people closer together.
文摘The official unveiling of China Cultural Center in Bern signifies a new era of cultural exchange between China and Switzerland.The Center will serve as a vital platform for dialogue between Chinese and Swiss cultures.
文摘Located at 217 Queen sthreet in the heart of Singapore,the China Cultural Centre features gray-white walls with subtle cream accents,evoking the timeless charm of taditional Chinese architecture with its classic white walls and gray-tiled roof.Designed by famous singaporean architect Liu Thai Ker,the building blends traditional Chinese cultural elements with moder architectual concepts."From an aesthetic perspective,I believe it is essential to give the structure a moderm edge,Liu said in an interview with Xinhua."Therefore,the design should reflect a contempoary spirit while retaining the essence of Chinese culture."
文摘The 2025 Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage gathered domestic and foreign cultural inheritors to promote mutual exchanges and stimulate the tourism market.
文摘This comparative study examines cultural empathy strategies employed by two major international broadcasters-BBC(British Broadcasting Corporation)and CGTN(China Global Television Network)-in their efforts to balance local emotional resonance with universal values in global communication.Through a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis of 2,400 news reports,interviews with 32 media professionals,and audience reception studies across 15 countries,this research investigates how international media organizations navigate the complex terrain of cross-cultural communication in an increasingly interconnected world.The findings reveal significant differences in empathy strategies:BBC employs a“universalist-localized”approach emphasizing shared human experiences while maintaining Western liberal values,achieving 67.3%cross-cultural resonance scores,while CGTN adopts a“particularist-global”strategy highlighting cultural diversity within a framework of mutual understanding,achieving 61.8%resonance scores.Both organizations face challenges in balancing authentic cultural representation with audience accessibility,managing 73.4%and 68.9%cultural authenticity ratings respectively.The study identifies five key empathy strategies:narrative localization,cultural bridging,emotional universalization,value harmonization,and contextual adaptation.Results indicate that successful cultural empathy requires sophisticated understanding of target audiences’cultural schemas while maintaining editorial authenticity.The research contributes to international communication theory by proposing a Cultural Empathy Framework(CEF)that explains how media organizations can effectively navigate the tension between local emotions and universal values in global broadcasting contexts.
文摘Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.
文摘Vast wilderness meets the horizon;snowy land ascends into douds.The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau,renowned as the"Roof of the World,"cradles numerous historical and cultural treasures in its cold,oxygen-thin wildness.
文摘On April 3rd,the"Dunhuang Cultural Week—When Dunhuang Meets Ulaanbaatar"Cultural Exhibition opened in Ulaanbaatar.Purevdorj,Vice-Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia,and Shen Minjuan,Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia,attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.People from all walks of life in China and Mongolia attended the event.
文摘Veng Soknea,a Cambodian teacher dressed in Hanfu(traditional Han Chinese costume),was all smiles.A group of female students surrounded her,admiring the beauty and solemnity of Hanfu,their eyes full of surprise and curiosity.Encouraged by their teacher,they also put on Hanfu to experience the unique charm of traditional Chinese costume.
文摘The existence of museums is humanity’s stubborn struggle against oblivion.When cultural relics are presented before our eyes,ancient civilizations gain a sense of reality,and people in history become present.
基金This study is part of the RECOLLECT 2 programme,a five-year(2020-2025)project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research,which investigates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of recovery colleges.
文摘Background Recovery colleges (RCs) support personal recovery through education, skill development and social support for people with mental health problems, carers and staff. Guided by co-production and adult learning principles, RCs represent a recent mental health innovation. Since the first RC opened in England in 2009, RCs have expanded to 28 countries and territories. However, most RC research has been conducted in Western countries with similar cultural characteristics, limiting understanding of how RCs can be culturally adapted. The 12-item Recovery Colleges Characterisation and Testing (RECOLLECT) Fidelity Measure (RFM) evaluates the operational fidelity of RCs based on 12 components, but cultural influences on these components remain underexplored.Aims To assess associations between Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and RFM items to identify cultural influences on fidelity components.Methods A cross-sectional survey of RC managers was conducted across all 221 RCs. Mixed-effects regression models examined associations between Hofstede’s country-level cultural dimensions and item-level RFM scores, adjusted for healthcare expenditure and income inequality. Four cultural dimensions, obtained from Hofstede, were analysed: individualism (prioritising personal needs), indulgence (enjoyment-oriented), uncertainty avoidance (preference for predictability) and long-term orientation (future-focused).Results The RFM was completed by 169 (76%) RC managers. Seven RFM items showed associations with cultural dimensions. Equality was linked to short-term orientation, while learning was associated with individualism and uncertainty avoidance. Both individualism and indulgence influenced co-production and community focus. Commitment to recovery was shaped by all four cultural dimensions, with the strongest associations seen for individualism and indulgence. Individualism enhanced explicit focus on strengths-based practice, while uncertainty avoidance influenced course distinctiveness.Conclusions This study demonstrates how culture shapes RC fidelity components, providing actionable insights for cultural adaptation. Incorporating under-represented dimensions, such as collectivism and restraint, could improve the RFM’s global applicability, facilitating implementation. Future research should explore cultural nuances, engage diverse stakeholders and refine fidelity measures to enhance RC inclusivity and effectiveness worldwide.
