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Autonomy-connectedness in collectivistic cultures: An exploratory cross-cultural study among Portuguese natives, Cape-Verdean and Chinese people residing in Portugal

2016; Elsevier BV; Volume: 104; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.paid.2016.07.031

1873-3549

Carla Moleiro, Inês Ratinho, Sónia F. Bernardes,

Social and Intergroup Psychology

The present investigation focuses on a recent personality trait construct, Autonomy-connectedness.This concept has been proposed as a three-dimensional variable (self-awareness, sensitivity to others, and capacity to manage new situations), which intends to reflect a more gender-and culture-sensitive notion of autonomy rather than a value based on individualism and hegemonic masculinity.Two studies were conducted.Study I (N=185) aimed to adapt the Autonomy-Connectedness Scale (ACS-30) to Portuguese and evaluate its three dimensions among a Portuguese sample.The subscales showed satisfactory reliability and overall results converge with previous studies on Autonomy-connectedness. Study II aimed to analyze and compare three different cultural groups, namely Portuguese natives and, Chinese and Cape Verdean immigrants residing in Portugal.A total of 90 participants (30 participants per nationality/cultural group)collaborated in the study.The findings suggest cultural differences in autonomyconnectedness, as well as a possible association between acculturation processes and autonomy-connectedness.This study extends to the support of autonomyconnectedness as a conceptually meaningful construct, with contributions to both gender and cross-cultural studies.