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. I prefer to work alone rather than with others.
2. Great achievements are often done by individuals rather than groups.
3. I believe people should be free to pursue their own goals, even when those goals do not directly benefit the wider group.
4. I rarely ask others for help because I'd rather do most things on my own.
5. I am willing to choose my own path even when people close to me disapprove.
6. It's important to serve a purpose that is larger than ourselves.
7. I generally trust my own judgment over the advice of others.
8. Competition brings out the best in me.
9. It takes a village to raise a child.
10. Sometimes you have to put your own interests aside for the greater good.
11. Members of a community have a responsibility to support one another during difficult times.
12. My identity is strongly shaped by the groups and traditions I belong to, such as my family, community, culture, religion, ethnicity, or nation.
13. Meaningful progress often requires challenging accepted social norms.
14. Maintaining harmony within a group is sometimes more important than expressing every disagreement.
15. Protecting individual freedom is more important than reducing differences in wealth and social outcomes.
16. People are mainly responsible for the direction their own lives take.
17. I often think and speak in terms of "we" rather than "I."
18. People usually accomplish more through cooperation than they could entirely on their own.
19. My first responsibility is to build a life that feels right for me.
20. Being able to make important decisions for myself is one of my highest priorities.
21. Everyone should be taken care of, even if they can't contribute much.
22. It is important to me to feel connected to my neighborhood and community.
23. If my parents needed care as they got older, I'd expect to be personally involved, not just arrange outside help.
24. I lean toward socialist economic policies over capitalist ones.
25. Acting according to my own values matters more to me than gaining other people's approval.