Methodology for Assessing Representations of Basic Cultural Characteristics Test - the question form
Questions: 6 · 2 minutes
1. In my culture:
Among young people, the opinions of older generations are considered the most correct.
In their decisions, young people are guided by both the opinions of older generations and the opinions of their peers.
Older generations listen to the opinions of young people.
2. In my culture, when choosing their future:
Children focus on their parents' opinions and experience.
Children focus on the values of their peers.
Children focus on long-term prospects and their own creativity.
3. The younger generation aims to live its life:
In the same way as their parents.
Following their own plans.
With a focus on an unknown future.
4. Customs and traditions in my culture:
Have changed little since my grandparents' time.
Are mostly unique to each generation.
Are not particularly important; what matters most in the culture is innovation.
5. In my culture, the life of the younger generation:
Almost completely repeats the experience of their parents.
Is radically different from the life of their parents, which may lead to conflict.
Serves as a model for older people, as it is oriented toward the future.
6. In most families in my culture, the family structure is characterized by:
Close ties across generations (children, parents, grandparents), with the older generation dominant.
A nuclear structure (two generations: parents and children) with a clear generational gap, but the older generation retains influence over younger people.
A generational "break," with children often having better relationships with their grandparents than with their own parents.