individualism vs collectivism

A 25 question quiz designed to measure how much of an “individualist” or “collectivist” you are in relation to society and culture. What do you score?


1. My personal happiness and well-being are the most important thing to me.
2. I like to compete against others and see who's the best.
3. People often have to work with others if they want to achieve their full potential.
4. It takes a village to raise a child.
5. I often speak in terms of "We" rather than "I."
6. It's important to feel connected to your neighborhood and community.
7. Independence is important to me.
8. You have to sometimes sacrifice yourself for the greater good.
9. It's important to serve a purpose that is larger than ourselves.
10. To make progress in anything, you often have to go against the grain of society.
11. I'm willing to go my own way in life even if it upsets people.
12. I have a strong sense of group identity (based on culture, religion, politics, nation, or race, etc.)
13. I don't need anyone but myself to be happy.
14. A free society is more important than an equal society.
15. I prefer to work alone rather than with others.
16. Keeping the peace is often more important than speaking your mind.
17. From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.
18. People are the products of their environment.
19. People care too much about what other people think of them.
20. Anyone can achieve success if they put in enough hard work and dedication.
21. People have the right do whatever they want as long as they are not hurting anyone else.
22. I often place my own interests over the interests of others.
23. Great achievements are often done by individuals rather than groups.
24. A socialist society is superior to a capitalist society.
25. We have a responsibility to take care of others who are less fortunate than us.