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