Cultural context refers to the broader social and cultural environment in which an individual's experience and behaviour is embedded. It encapsulates both the wider collective and individual aspects of a culture, such as shared beliefs, values, customs, norms, and practices. Cultural context is a concept used to describe how the collective values and customs of a society shape the challenge an individual faces in creating meaning amidst a range of identities and perspectives. Ultimately, it is an essential factor when considering the lived experiences of people from a particular culture.

See also: dependent origination, western enlightenment, conceptual framework, compassion practice, mutual dependency