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