Individualism-Collectivism Indicators, ICI Test - the question form
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1.
A. When I face difficulties in life, I usually ask friends or coworkers for help.
B. I handle my difficulties on my own, without asking friends or coworkers for help.
2. Select the statement that best describes you.
At work (or in school), I need to be sure that I can do what I consider necessary to get the job done.
At work (or in school), I need to be sure that I am making a significant contribution to the group’s work.
3. Which statement best reflects your view?
I believe women should focus on their own roles and not seek work traditionally done by men.
I believe women should do the same kinds of work as men.
4. In our society:
A. In our society, the rights of the individual are strictly respected.
B. In our society, the rights of the group are more important than the rights of the individual.
5. Which statement best reflects your view?
A. I would find it unpleasant to interact with someone who persistently pursues their own goals without considering the interests of the people around them.
B. Someone who persistently pursues their own goals without paying attention to the interests of the people around them could serve as a role model for me.
6.
A. I am used to interacting with older people or those of higher status as equals.
B. I am used to showing respect and deference to older people or those in higher positions.
7.
When meeting someone new, I am interested in their social status (where they work and what they do).
When meeting someone new, I am more interested in their personal qualities than in their social status.
8.
A. In life, it is very important that people around me love and respect me.
B. In life, it is important to do something truly meaningful that would benefit other people.
9.
A. I like to tell my friends and acquaintances about my successes and achievements.
B. I prefer to be modest and not brag about my successes.
10.
A. I hope to maintain close, friendly relationships with a few close friends throughout my life, with mutual obligations.
B. I hope to have many friends in my life, with relationships that are easy and pleasant but do not involve obligations.
11. When making an important decision:
I always consult family or friends.
I try to think it through on my own, without consulting anyone.
12. When choosing a profession or job, I:
base my choice exclusively on my own needs and interests.
followed the advice of my parents and friends, taking into account their life experience and their assessment of my abilities.
13.
When I experience a failure, I withdraw and cope with it on my own.
In case of failure, I expect sympathy and help from friends and usually receive it.
14.
A. My mood improves when there is peace, harmony, mutual understanding, and mutual support among my coworkers.
B. My mood is not affected by the relationships among my coworkers.
15.
A. My beliefs are my own personal matter. I will not allow anyone to question them.
B. It is important to me that my friends share my beliefs.
16.
A. I prefer to live closer to my parents (or with them) so I can help them if needed.
B. I prefer to live independently from my parents, both financially and in terms of where I live.
17.
A. When I face difficulties, I try to change the situation to my advantage.
B. When I face difficulties, I try to adapt to the situation.
18.
A. Other people’s opinions about my behavior are very important to me.
B. I do not care at all what other people think about my behavior.
19.
A. I think the best way to influence a person is to ask someone they respect to help.
B. I think the best way to influence a person is to approach them directly.
20.
A. I believe that everyone should look after themselves.
B. I believe that people should help one another and care for those close to them.
21.
A. My parents’ opinion is more important to me than my spouse’s opinion.
B. My spouse’s opinion is more important to me than my parents’ opinion.
22.
A. I try to explain people’s behavior in terms of the rules, norms, and traditions accepted in their culture.
B. I try to explain people’s behavior in terms of their personality traits and attitudes.
23.
I like telling other people about myself.
I like listening to people I know talk about their lives.
24.
A. I feel very upset if other people do not approve of my behavior.
B. I am indifferent to how other people evaluate my behavior.
25.
To start your own business and succeed, you just need to focus on your own work.
To start your own business and succeed, you need good, long-term relationships with partners.
26. My role model is:
A lone hero who fights their enemies on their own.
Someone who organizes and unites a group of people to achieve victory.
27. Which statement best reflects what you consider fair when a bonus or other reward is distributed within a group?
I think it is fair that, when a bonus or any other reward is distributed, each member of the group receives some share.
I think it is fair that, when a bonus or any other reward is distributed, each person receives only what they earned.
28. If an acquaintance helped me, I think it is sufficient to repay them with money.
A. I think that if an acquaintance helped me, it is sufficient to repay them with money.
B. I think that if an acquaintance helped me, it is necessary to return the favor with a favor.
29. Which statement best describes you?
It is quite possible that when I visit friends, I might bring along someone the hosts have not met before.
It is completely unacceptable to me to bring someone my friends have not met before into their home without arranging it in advance.
30.
I think that conflicts between coworkers create a competitive spirit and help improve work performance.
I think that conflicts between coworkers negatively affect their work performance.
1.
A. When I face difficulties in life, I usually ask friends or work colleagues for help.
B. I handle my difficulties on my own, without seeking help from friends or work colleagues.
2. At work (or during your studies), which statement best describes you?
A. At work (or during your studies), I need to be sure that I can do what I consider necessary for the task.
B. At work (or during your studies), I need to be sure that I am making a significant contribution to the group’s work.
3.
A. I believe women should mind their own affairs and not seek men’s types of work.
B. I believe women should do the same kinds of work as men.
4.
A. In our society, the rights of the individual are strictly upheld.
B. In our society, the rights of the group are more important than the rights of the individual.
5. Which statement best describes you?
I would find it unpleasant to interact with a person who persistently pursues their own aims without taking into account the interests of the people around them.
A person who persistently pursues their goals without regard for the interests of others could serve as a role model for me.
6.
I am used to interacting with people who are older or higher in status as equals.
I am used to showing respect and deference to people who are older or higher in rank.
7. When meeting a new person:
I am interested in their social status (where they work and what they do).
I am more interested in their personal characteristics than in their social status.
8.
A. In life, it is very important that the people around me love and respect me.
B. In life, it is important to do something truly significant that would benefit other people.
9.
A. I like to tell my friends and acquaintances about my successes and achievements.
B. I prefer to be modest and not boast about my successes.
10.
A. I hope to maintain close, friendly, committed relationships with a few close friends throughout my life.
B. I hope to have many friends in my life, with relationships that are easy, pleasant, and noncommittal.
11.
A. When making an important decision, I always consult with family members or friends.
B. When making an important decision, I try to think it through on my own, without consulting anyone.
12.
A. When choosing a profession or job, I am guided solely by my own needs and interests.
B. When choosing a profession or job, I followed the advice of my parents and friends, taking into account their life experience and their assessment of my abilities.
13.
When I experience failure, I withdraw and cope with it on my own.
In case of failure, I expect sympathy and help from friends and usually receive it.
14.
My mood improves when there is peace, harmony, mutual understanding, and mutual support among my colleagues at work.
My mood is not affected by the relationships among my colleagues at work.
15.
A. My beliefs are my personal matter. I will not allow anyone to question them.
B. It is important to me that my friends share my beliefs.
16. Which statement best describes your preference?
A. I prefer to live close to my parents (or with them) so I can help them if needed.
B. I prefer to live independently from my parents, both financially and in terms of where I live.
17. When I face difficulties, I tend to:
change the situation to my advantage.
adapt to the situation that has arisen.
18. Other people’s opinions about my behavior are important to me.
A. Other people’s opinions about my behavior are very important to me.
B. I do not care at all what other people think about my behavior.
19. What is the best way to influence someone?
I think the best way to influence someone is to ask for help from a person they respect.
I think the best way to influence someone is to approach them directly.
20.
A. I believe that everyone should look after themselves.
B. I believe that people should help one another and care about others.
21.
A. My parents' opinion is more important to me than my spouse's opinion.
B. My spouse's opinion is more important to me than my parents' opinion.
22. When I try to explain other people’s behavior, I tend to attribute it to:
the rules, norms, and traditions of their culture.
their personal characteristics and attitudes.
23.
A. I like telling other people about myself.
B. I like listening to familiar people talk about their lives.
24.
I feel very upset if people around me do not approve of my behavior.
I am indifferent to how people around me evaluate my behavior.
25.
A. To start and succeed in your own business, you just need to focus on your work.
B. To start and succeed in your own business, you need good, long-term relationships with business partners.
26. Which statement best describes your role model?
A. My role model is a lone hero who fights their enemies.
B. My role model is someone who organizes and brings a group of people together to achieve victory.
27.
A. I think it is fair that, when a bonus or any reward is distributed, each member of the group receives some share.
B. I think it is fair that, when a bonus or any reward is distributed, each person receives only what they have earned.
28.
A. I believe that if someone I know has helped me, it is enough to repay them with money.
B. I believe that if someone I know has helped me, I should repay them with a favor in return.
29.
A. It is quite possible that when I visit friends, I may bring along someone whom the hosts have not met before.
B. It is completely unacceptable for me to bring someone my friends do not know into their home without arranging it in advance.
30.
I think that conflicts between coworkers create a competitive spirit and contribute to improved work performance.
I think that conflicts between coworkers negatively affect their work performance.