Answer to Question #315211 in Psychology for Dee

Question

Read the case study below and answer the question that follows

Parents have traditionally played a large part in their children’s mate selection exerting influence by approving or even choosing their children’s marital partner for them. Western cultures have long since moved away from this practice; individuals are expected to exercise personal control over their own partn er selection and relationship maintenance. Conversely, a higher degree of parental influence on mate choice and relationship functioning is still evident among Eastern parts of the world.

2.1 Based on the case study above, which of Hofstede value dimensions is portrayed by the Western Cultures, justify your answer. (10)

2.2 Based on the case study above, which of Hofstede value dimensions is portrayed by the Eastern Cultures, justify your answer. (10)

Answer 1

2.1 Individualism. This is because one has the freedom to exercise personal control over their own partner selection and relationship maintenance.

2.2 collectivism. This is because parents play a large part in their children’s mate selection exerting influence by approving or even choosing their children’s marital partner for them.