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題名 What collective? Collectivism and relationalism from a Chinese perspective
作者 Wang, Georgette ;Liu, Zhong-Bo
汪琪
貢獻者 政大新聞系
關鍵詞 relation; guanxi ; relationalism; collectivism; individualism; intercultural communication; organizational communication; interpersonal interactions; self
日期 2010-02
上傳時間 20-Dec-2012 13:52:11 (UTC+8)
摘要 Individualism and collectivism form a paired concept frequently used in studying cross-cultural communication. Yet conflicting findings on collectivism have led researchers to question its applicability across cultures, especially concerning the meaning of “collective”. By definition, “collective” refers to large groups that, through a common identity, tie the members together into a community. The scale to measure collectivism, however, has often used in-group members as examples to explore the way respondents relate to others. As these “others” were used to stand for “collectives”, something that they are not, the meaning of collectivism became muddied, and its validity and reliability suffered. A re-examination of the collectivism concept from a Chinese standpoint is called for, as Confucian teachings have been considered as the philosophical basis for collectivism, and East Asian societies – especially Chinese societies – have often been seen as prototypical collectivist cultures. The purpose of this paper is, however, not to propose a Chinese version of collectivism. Rather, the goal is to clearly distinguish between “collective” and “others” in studying collectivism. Based on an in-depth analysis of Chinese and Confucian cultures and the literature on guanxi, it is argued that the concept of relationalism will more closely reflect the way self relates to others in these societies. Moreover, a tripartite model of individualism, relationalism, and collectivism will provide a more comprehensive framework for the study of the way self relates to others in a cross-cultural context.
關聯 Chinese Journal of Communication, 3(1), 42-63
資料類型 article
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17544750903528799
dc.contributor 政大新聞系en
dc.creator (作者) Wang, Georgette ;Liu, Zhong-Boen
dc.creator (作者) 汪琪-
dc.date (日期) 2010-02-
dc.date.accessioned 20-Dec-2012 13:52:11 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.available 20-Dec-2012 13:52:11 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.issued (上傳時間) 20-Dec-2012 13:52:11 (UTC+8)-
dc.identifier.uri (URI) http://nccur.lib.nccu.edu.tw/handle/140.119/56451-
dc.description.abstract (摘要) Individualism and collectivism form a paired concept frequently used in studying cross-cultural communication. Yet conflicting findings on collectivism have led researchers to question its applicability across cultures, especially concerning the meaning of “collective”. By definition, “collective” refers to large groups that, through a common identity, tie the members together into a community. The scale to measure collectivism, however, has often used in-group members as examples to explore the way respondents relate to others. As these “others” were used to stand for “collectives”, something that they are not, the meaning of collectivism became muddied, and its validity and reliability suffered. A re-examination of the collectivism concept from a Chinese standpoint is called for, as Confucian teachings have been considered as the philosophical basis for collectivism, and East Asian societies – especially Chinese societies – have often been seen as prototypical collectivist cultures. The purpose of this paper is, however, not to propose a Chinese version of collectivism. Rather, the goal is to clearly distinguish between “collective” and “others” in studying collectivism. Based on an in-depth analysis of Chinese and Confucian cultures and the literature on guanxi, it is argued that the concept of relationalism will more closely reflect the way self relates to others in these societies. Moreover, a tripartite model of individualism, relationalism, and collectivism will provide a more comprehensive framework for the study of the way self relates to others in a cross-cultural context.en
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dc.relation (關聯) Chinese Journal of Communication, 3(1), 42-63en
dc.subject (關鍵詞) relation; guanxi ; relationalism; collectivism; individualism; intercultural communication; organizational communication; interpersonal interactions; selfen
dc.title (題名) What collective? Collectivism and relationalism from a Chinese perspectiveen
dc.type (資料類型) articleen
dc.identifier.doi (DOI) 10.1080/17544750903528799en_US
dc.doi.uri (DOI) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17544750903528799en_US