Through the method of contrastive analysis, this thesis aims at presenting the differences as well as similarities between friendship view in China and that in English-speaking countries by examining Chinese and English idioms from the perspective of power distance, individualism versus collectivism and long-term versus short-term orientation. A further explanation of the characteristics of the...

The constructs of horizontal (H) and vertical (V) individualism (I) and collectivism (C) were theoretically defined and empirically supported. Study 1 confirmed, via factor analysis, that the 4 constructs, HI, VI, HC, and VC, which were previously found in the United States, which has an individualist culture, also were found in Korea, which has a collectivist culture. Study 2 investigated mult...

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...

Previous studies have pointed out that it is hard to achieve the level of herd immunity for population and then effectively stop disease propagation from perspective public health, if individuals just make vaccination decisions based on individualism. Individuals in reality often exist form groups cooperate or among communities. Meanwhile, society suggested we cannot ignore existence influence ...

The present study investigated dispositional variables that underlie informal volunteering, service that occurs outside of any organizational structure. Dispositional variables previously related to formal volunteering, individualism/collectivism and intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, were examined along with perceived locus of control. Time spent in informal service was related to collectivism, i...

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...