APA Dictionary of Psychology

biocultural

Updated on 03/06/2026
adj. relating to or involving the interaction of biological and cultural factors (including religion, socioeconomic status, politics, and technology), and the effect of this interaction on health. For example, diabetes mellitus and some cancers have associated biological elements (e.g., genetic predisposition) and cultural elements (e.g., socioeconomic pressures on food choices) that help shape their origin and progression.
ADVERTISEMENT

Word of the Day

ADVERTISEMENT

Psychology in the News