Dimensionality of individualism-collectivism and measurement equivalence of Triandis and Gelfand's scale

Authors: Li, Fuan; Aksoy, Lerzan

Source: Journal of Business and Psychology, Volume 21, Number 3, March 2007 , pp. 313-329(17)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

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.

Keywords: individualism; collectivism; dimensions; measurement equivalence; cross-cultural research

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10869-006-9031-8

Affiliations: 1: Email: lif@wpunj.edu

Publication date: 2007-03-01