Individualism and collectivism are often equated with independent vs. interdependent, agentic vs. communal, and separate vs. relational self-construals. Although these same concepts have been used to characterize both cultural and gender differences, a perspective of cultural evolution suggests it is unlikely. A division of labor within society may produce gender differences, but this cannot ex...

This study aimed to investigate how cultural values affect ethical consumption behavior. For this purpose, were divided into the following four groups: vertical individualism, collectivism, horizontal and collectivism. Ethical was analyzed across two dimensions: eco-friendly socioeconomic-oriented consumption. Exploratory factor analysis conducted using results of an online survey. Survey links...

Recent reports on work safety in container shipping operations highlight high frequencies of human failures. In this study, we empirically examine the effects of seafarers' perceptions of national culture on the occurrence of human failures affecting work safety in shipping operations. We develop a model adopting Hofstede's national culture construct, which comprises five dimensions, namely pow...

Abstract Background Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) behaviours involve excessive use of games to the extent that one’s everyday life is compromised. It has been suggested IGD symptoms are dependent on whether one more individualistic or collectivistic. However, range potential individualism-collectivismeffects presentations remains largely unknown. The current study aims further understanding ro...

We ask and answer questions every day. But beneath these seemingly straightforward interchanges lie a series of cognitive and communicative processes, which when better understood allow for better understanding of how cultures and questions influence answers (for reviews see Schwarz, 1999; Sirken et al., 1999; Sudman, Bradburn, & Schwarz, 1996; Tourangeau, Rips, & Rasinski, 2000). In answering ...

Abstract This article examines institutional and cultural determinants of the speed government responses during COVID-19 pandemic. We define as marginal rate stringency index change. Based on cross-country data, we find that collectivism is associated with higher response. also a moderating role trust in government, i.e., association individualism-collectivism stronger countries levels governme...

The individualism-collectivism syndrome has considerable impact on many aspects of a society. Basedon theoretical frameworks, classroom observations, and teaching and learning experiences in ESL/EFLclassrooms, this study investigates the cultural orientations in L2 settings where classroom interactionand discourse, the goal of education, and the roles that teachers and students play...