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Individual and culture-level components of survey response styles: a multi-level analysis using cultural models of selfhood
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posted on 2023-06-09, 01:51 authored by Peter B Smith, Vivian VignolesVivian Vignoles, Maja Becker, Ellinor Owe, Matthew EasterbrookMatthew Easterbrook, Rupert Brown, David Bourguignon, Ragna B Garðarsdóttir, Robert Kreuzbauer, Boris Cendales Ayala, Masaki Yuki, Jianxin Zhang, Shaobo Lv, Phatthanakit Chobthamkit,, Jas Laile Jaafar, Ronald Fischer, Taciano L Milfont, Alin Gavreliuc, Peter Baguma, Michael Harris Bond, Mariana Martin, Nicolay Gausel, Seth J Schwartz, Sabrina E Des Rosiers, Alexander Tatarko, Roberto González, Nicolas Didier, Diego Carrasco, Siugmin Lay, George Nizharadze, Ana Torres, Leoncio Camino, Sami Abuhamdeh, Ma. Elizabeth J Macapagal, Silvia H Koller, Ginette Herman, Marie Courtois, Immo Fritsche, Agustín Espinosa, Juan A Villamar, Camillo Regalia, Claudia Manzi, Maria Brambilla, Martina Zinkeng, Baland Jalal, Ersin Kusdil, Benjamin Amponsah, Selinay Çaglar, Kassahun Habtamu Mekonnen, Bettina Möller, Xiao Zhang, Inge Schweiger Gallo, Paula Prieto Gil, Raquel Lorente Clemares, Gabriella Campara, Said Aldhafri, Márta Fülöp, Tom Pyszczynski, Pelin Kesebir, Charles HarbVariations in acquiescence and extremity pose substantial threats to the validity of cross-cultural research that relies on survey methods. Individual and cultural correlates of response styles when using two contrasting types of response mode were investigated, drawing on data from 55 cultural groups across 33 nations. Using seven dimensions of self-other relatedness that have often been confounded within the broader distinction between independence and interdependence, our analysis yields more specific understandings of both individual- and culture-level variations in response style. When using a Likert scale response format, acquiescence is strongest among individuals seeing themselves as similar to others, and where cultural models of selfhood favour harmony, similarity with others and receptiveness to influence. However, when using Schwartz’s (2007) portrait-comparison response procedure, acquiescence is strongest among individuals seeing themselves as self-reliant but also connected to others, and where cultural models of selfhood favour self-reliance and self-consistency. Extreme responding varies less between the two types of response modes, and is most prevalent among individuals seeing themselves as self-reliant, and in cultures favouring self-reliance. Since both types of response mode elicit distinctive styles of response, it remains important to estimate and control for style effects to ensure valid comparisons.
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International Journal of PsychologyISSN
0020-7594Publisher
Taylor & FrancisExternal DOI
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6Volume
51Page range
453-463Department affiliated with
- Psychology Publications
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2016-06-23First Open Access (FOA) Date
2017-07-05First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2016-06-23Usage metrics
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