Cultural Dimensions Test

Understand what drives your choices across teamwork, individuality, success, and tradition in just 10 minutes. Get clear priorities to improve communication, reduce friction, and support coaching or team alignment.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

38/70

Uniqueness Values (UV)

Measures how strongly a person values individuality, distinctiveness, and standing out from others in their decisions and behavior.

Lower uniqueness focus

Balanced uniqueness focus

Higher uniqueness focus

10 – 29: Lower uniqueness focus | 30 – 49: Balanced uniqueness focus | 50 – 70: Higher uniqueness focus

A score of 38 suggests a balanced emphasis on uniqueness, with individuality valued in some situations while not consistently prioritized over fitting in or aligning with others.

example score

44/70

Tradition Values (TV)

Measures how strongly a person prioritizes traditional values, customs, and established norms when making decisions.

Low tradition focus

Balanced tradition focus

High tradition focus

10 – 29: Low tradition focus | 30 – 50: Balanced tradition focus | 51 – 70: High tradition focus

A score of 44 indicates a balanced orientation toward traditions, suggesting established norms matter but are flexibly weighed against other priorities.

example score

42/70

Cooperation Values (CV)

Measures how strongly a person values teamwork, mutual support, and shared achievement in decision-making and everyday situations.

Lower collaboration focus

Balanced collaboration focus

High collaboration focus

10 – 29: Lower collaboration focus | 30 – 49: Balanced collaboration focus | 50 – 70: High collaboration focus

A score of 42 indicates a balanced emphasis on collaboration, where teamwork and mutual support are important but not consistently the primary driver across situations.

example score

33/70

Individual Achievement Values (IAV)

Measures how strongly a person prioritizes personal achievement, individual goals, and independent success.

Low focus

Moderate focus

High focus

10 – 29: Low focus | 30 – 49: Moderate focus | 50 – 70: High focus

A score of 33 indicates a moderate emphasis on personal success, suggesting individual achievements matter but are not a dominant value driver.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

International team members

41%OF USERS

People working in multicultural teams take it to understand different value priorities and reduce misunderstandings in daily collaboration.

HR and team leaders

34%OF USERS

Managers and HR specialists use it to compare cultural styles, anticipate friction points, and tailor communication and roles.

Coaching and training clients

25%OF USERS

Individuals in coaching or workshops take it to clarify whether they lean toward teamwork, uniqueness, personal success, or tradition in key situations.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Values of Uniqueness (VoU)

Average

50.8

Normal range

43.3 — 58.2

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The Values of Traditions (TVoT)

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26.8

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15.6 — 38

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Values of Collaboration (VoC)

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37.9

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28.3 — 47.6

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Values of Personal Success (VoPS)

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26.6

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17 — 36.3

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the relative importance of four value drivers used in everyday decisions: teamwork, individuality, personal achievement, and tradition. Results show which drivers are prioritized and which are less central.

How should items be answered?

Each situation should be rated based on what would most likely guide behavior in that context. Responses should reflect typical patterns rather than an ideal choice.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion time is approximately 10 minutes. The questionnaire includes 10 items.

How are results presented?

Scores are summarized as a ranked profile across the four value areas. Higher rankings indicate stronger influence on decisions in the assessed situations.

What is an appropriate use of the results?

Results can support discussion of communication and decision-making preferences in training, coaching, or team settings. They are not intended for diagnosis or for evaluating mental health.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Cultural Dimensions Test - Symptoms and Signs

cultural values personality orientation

This brief self-report measure assesses value-based orientations that may influence decision-making across common interpersonal and achievement contexts. Cultural Dimensions is intended to clarify the relative salience of core cultural value patterns within the individual.

The respondent rates a set of everyday situations to indicate preferences related to cooperation and mutual support, distinctiveness and individuality, personal achievement, and tradition or adherence to established norms. It includes 10 items and typically requires about 10 minutes to complete.

Scoring yields a profile reflecting the respondent’s relative prioritization of these value orientations at the time of assessment, which may be useful for describing cultural style in applied settings and for informing discussion of interpersonal or team dynamics. Cultural Dimensions is commonly referenced in relation to the framework described by Wigboldus and Triandis.

Author: Triandis, H. C., Wigboldus, D.

Literature: Mayer, J. D., Salovey, P., & Caruso, D. R. Emotional intelligence: Theory, findings, and implications. Psychological Inquiry. 2004.

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