Cross-cultural measurement invariance evidence of individualism and collectivism: from the idiosyncratic to universal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Culture plays a fundamental role in shaping human behavior, with individualism and collectivism being key cultural dimensions. However, existing scales for measuring these constructs, such as the INDCOL scale, have demonstrated issues when applied in diverse cultural contexts. To address this, we present the translation and adaptation of the Mexican Vertical and Horizontal Individualism and Collectivism Scale (MXINDCOL) into English, aiming to identify both universal and culture-specific elements.

Methods

Data were collected from 1124 participants (371 from the United States, 753 from Mexico) using the MXINDCOL and INDCOL scales. Propensity score matching was applied to balance demographic differences between the samples. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) asses

SUBMITTER: Soler-Anguiano FL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10565350 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature