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

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