Development and Validation of an Individualism-Collectivism Scale

摘要: Abstract : Individualism-collectivism (IC) appears to be related some important social problems. The development of a scale measure it will allow tests hypotheses concerning such relationships. Besides being variable individual difference, is also continuum along which the world's cultures can placed. To more specific, collectivism syndrome attitudes and behaviors associated with concern for others belief that collective, not individual, basic unit survival. A paper-and- pencil test (INDCOL Scale) was developed this multifaceted construct. As an instrument, INDCOL Scale shown sufficiently reliable cross-culturally appropriate. Seven studies were done established validity Scale. Collectivism, as measured by Scale, correlated interpersonal orientation interest; socially valued in Chinese society but necessarily American society. Moreover, sharing responsibility well correspondence between obligation behavioral intention. assumption various kinds should distinguished according target persons supported data.