This volume combines empirical research-based and theoretical perspectives on shame in cultural contexts and from socio-culturally different perspectives, providing new insights and a more comprehensive cultural base for contemporary research and practice in the context of shame. It examines shame from a positive psychology perspective, from the angle of defining the concept as a psychological and cultural construct, and with regard to practical perspectives on shame across cultures.  The volume provides sound foundations for researchers and practitioners to develop new models, therapies and counseling practices to redefine and re-frame shame in a way that leads to strength, resilience and empowerment of the individual. "This book makes an extraordinary contribution to social sciences as it highlights the positive side of shame as a health resource; therefore, it is highly recommended to educators at all levels, interculturalists, sociologists, those who work with refugees and migration, as well as psychologists and psychiatrists." (Kiyoko Sueda, Journal of Intercultural Communication, Issue 21, 2018)

"'The aim of this book is to synthesize empirical research-based and theoretical perspectives on shame in various cultural contexts' ? . This book shows us how we can transcend the divide between the pathological side and the positive side for shame. That is why I highly recommend this landmark publication toboth PP researchers and clinicians." (Paul T. P. Wong, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62 (34), August, 2017)