Tribal/Familial Collectivism
Cross-culturalReliability: alpha 0.833 sample items
About this scale
A multi-item measure of tribal/familial collectivism — the prioritization of extended family or tribal interests over individual or national interests. Particularly relevant in Gulf and African contexts.
Sample item(s)
“I would help my extended family members even if it meant personal sacrifice”
“Loyalty to my tribe/family is more important than loyalty to the company”
“I rely on my extended family for important life decisions”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.83. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Foundational collectivism framework.
Source & citation
Triandis, H. C. (1995): Individualism and collectivism. Westview Press.
Triandis, H. C. (1995): Individualism and collectivism. Westview Press.
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