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Edited by Daniel Hruschka, Arizona State University, and accepted by Editorial Board Member Susan A. Gelman April 10, 2018 (received for review December 15, 2017)
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Schematic framework contrasting Gemeinschaft (community) characteristics with those of Gesellschaft (society). Adapted from ref. 21. Gesellschaft characteristics mirror those reflected by the WEIRD acronym, while Gemeinschaft reflect preindustrial Europe and low income countries, and anthropological populations. Text in purple and yellow boxes refer to examples described in the text.
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Relationship between dimensions of national character and Big Five trait covariance
Cultural variable Definition Pearson correlation with Big Five trait covariance Pearson correlation, adjusting for GDP Tightness Index (24) Having many strong social norms and low tolerance of deviant behavior r = 0.419, P = 0.042, n = 24 r = 0.437, P = 0.037, n = 24 Hofstede’s Individualism Index (90) Degree to which people in a society are integrated into groups. r = −0.349, P = 0.034, n = 37 r = −0.190, P = 0.266, n = 37 Hofstede’s Power Distance Index (90) The extent to which the community accepts and endorses authority, power differences, and status privileges. r = 0.301, P = 0.071, n = 37 r = 0.133, P = 0.441, n = 37 GLOBE’s Gender Egalitarianism Values (91) The degree to which a collective minimizes (and should minimize) gender inequality. r = –0.423, P = 0.013, n = 34 r = −0.334, P = 0.058, n = 34 GLOBE’s Assertiveness Values (91) The degree to which individuals are (and should be) assertive, confrontational, and aggressive in social relationship r = 0.451, P = 0.007, n = 34 r = 0.440, P = 0.010, n = 34 Adjustments made for 2001 GDP (Pearson’s r between GDP and personality covariance = −0.326, P = 0.015).
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