Collectivist Culture

Definition

A collectivist culture is one where people are expected to prioritize group needs over their own personal needs. The focus is on community cooperation and interdependence.

Related terms

Social Harmony: This term refers to peaceful coexistence and interaction among members of society, which is highly valued in collectivist cultures.

Groupthink:

This psychological phenomenon occurs when desire for harmony within a group leads individuals to conform their opinions to what they perceive as the group consensus.

In-group Bias:

This term describes when individuals show favoritism towards members of their own group (the "in-group"), something that can be more prevalent in collectivist cultures.