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Theoretical Models

 Markus and Kitayama's description of collectivist or interdependent self is fundamentally connected to the social context.One's overall behavior and belief is defined by a group of people ,the people surrounding them.People in collectivist cultures make decisions about their lives based on the unexpressed thoughts,beliefs and feelings of the other person with which they have a relationship with

Horizontal and Vertical Collectivism

  Under the collectivist cultures we have Horizontal Collectivism and Vertical Collectivism,these are classified as the patterns for resource distribution.The Horizontal Collectivism has to do with emphasizing interdependence and testing the extent to which the individuals in the collectivist cultures practice interdependence.The Vertical Collectivism is also about assessing how far can individuals emphasize interdependence,the difference is that it also assesses the extent to which individuals emphasize competitions with other groups.
Influence On Behavior. People of the collectivist cultures have an interdependent view of themselves,they let the relationships they have with others define them and their characters are likely to change across different situations .They see themselves as connected to others.

Traits Collectivist Cultures

 People are interdependent.Planned marriages take place in a collectivist culture where parents plan the marriage of their children even if they are not in love.Other people's needs are prioritized more than ones needs.Family and the community are very important to people involved in collectivist cultures.People in this culture are self-sacrificing and they are encouraged to be loyal.
  WHAT ARE COLLECTIVIST CULTURES? As the word says 'collectivist' , these cultures give a group priority over each individual in it.The needs and goals of the group are affirmed more than those of each individual.In collectivist cultures,affiliation and relationships with other group members emulate the main role in one's identity.Portugal,Turkey  and Mexico are one of the countries that serve as examples of collectivist societies.