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Individualistic Vs Collectivistic Culture Communication. In terms of verbal communication those that are more individualist will be more direct with their wants needs and desires whereas someone who is more collectivist will be less so Jandt p. Moran Abramson and Moran explain differences in individualism vs. An individualist society is loosely integrated. This means that the individualist culture like the US suggests that individuals look primarily after their own interests and possibly after the interests of their immediate family.
Moran Abramson and Moran explain differences in individualism vs. Individualistic cultures are those that stress the needs of the individual over the needs of the group as a whole. The difference between Individualism and Collectivism. Collectivist cultures perceive individuals as interdependent as observed in decision making habits while individualist cultures see people as independent units. Where unity and selflessness are valued traits in collectivist cultures independence and personal identity are promoted in individualistic cultures. Individualism is the direct opposite of the collectivist feature of culture.
This means that the individualist culture like the US suggests that individuals look primarily after their own interests and possibly after the interests of their immediate family.
Individualism is the direct opposite of the collectivist feature of culture. In 1976 Harry Triandis came up with the concept of Individualism vs. A conceptual discussion of Individualism and Collectivism in different cultures with particular attention to how these cultural orientations might affect int. In terms of nonverbal communication collectivist cultures tend to have less eye contact avoid eye contact andor keep their distance in terms of personal space Jandt p. Collectivism between Canada and America specifying American culture On the individualism versus collectivism scale Americans would perceive Canadians as less concerned with personal achievements and individual rights and less likely than Americans to stand up for themselves and their beliefs Moran. Differences Communication Styles Worksheet 1.