Individualism and Interdependence: Tapping into the Third Self-Construal

Traditionally, when it comes to describing an individual’s self-construal much of the focus is on its interdependent and independent aspects or dimensions. Individuals with a more independent self-construal are generally more focused on their own goals and driven by their needs and are usually autonomous from other individuals. Individuals with a more interdependt self-construal tend to be more group focused and understand and play their role in group settings. Although these dimensions of the self-construal have been very well established many have suspected that an individual’s self-construal may not be as unidimensional as previously believed. This study finds evidence to support that an individual’s self-construal is multidimensional containing both collectivistic and individualistic tendencies varying in strength and influence.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychological Research

Grantor

Texas State University

Year dc:date.issued

2019

Author dc:creator

• Lopez, Anthony

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Mendez, Roque V.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Warnell, Katharine R.
• Hu, Yueqin J.

• self-construals
• multidimensional
• interdependence
• independence

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10877/8395

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digital.library.txst.edu:10877/8395