concept   agency

3 commonsense assertions
Cultures (3) Western countries (1) East Asian cultures (1) Collectivist societies (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 agency Western countries Individual agency and autonomy are highly valued in Western cultures for making independent decisions and pursuing personal goals. 4
2 agency East Asian cultures In East Asian cultures, collective agency and relationship building take precedence over individual pursuits and formal contracts. 2
3 agency Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, there is a strong emphasis on group harmony and collective decision-making over individual agency. 1