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Despite researchers’ strong interest in individualism and collectivism (I–C), the conceptualization and measurement of I–C constructs remain controversial. Through a cross-cultural study, the present research examines the dimensionality of I–C and tests equivalence of a measurement scale recently developed by Triandis and Gelfand. Through confirmatory factor analyses, the authors find that conceiving I–C as separate constructs with multiple dimensions is superior and better fits the data. The measurement scale developed based on such a conceptualization is found warrantable although refinements can be made. The results suggest a need for future research on further testing the dimensionality and measurement of the individualism and collectivism scale.
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Li, F., Aksoy, L. Dimensionality of individualism–collectivism and measurement equivalence of Triandis and Gelfand’s scale. J Bus Psychol 21, 313–329 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-006-9031-8
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