Sentences with phrase «collectivist cultures such»

In collectivist cultures such as that of Sri Lanka, the family is the first group a person becomes a member of.

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However, collectivist cultures, such as those of China and Japan, tend to focus more on group goals, such as those of a work group or family, and there is less focus on personal freedom.

Collectivist cultures, on the other hand, tend to see people as connected with others and embedded in a broader social context — as such, they tend to emphasize interdependence, family relationships, and social conformity.

Collectivist cultures, such as those permeating Asian countries such as Japan, Korea, and China, emphasize group and family goals — working together cohesively for the good of the group — while individualism, such as that found in the United States, values self needs and goals.

For instance, individualistic people (such as Europeans and Americans), value personal independence, whereas collectivists (Asians, many African cultures) value duty to a group, specifically to one's family.2 How do you relate to your family and close others compared to her approach?