Singelis (1994) administered his independence and interdependence questionnaire to students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He found that Asian American students agreed more with such statements as "It is important to me to respect decisions made by the group" and "My happiness depends on the happiness of those around me" than did Caucasian American students. These findings suggest that __________.
A) the self-concept is more complex in Western cultures
B) there is a genetic component to the self-concept
C) one's culture influences one's self-concept
D) Hawaii can be thought of as one of the few cultures that shapes the self-concept of its inhabitants

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Singelis' findings suggest that one's culture influences one's self-concept. Specifically, Asian American students showed a greater emphasis on interdependence, which is consistent with the cultural values and norms of many Asian cultures. This highlights the importance of understanding how cultural factors shape our understanding of the self.

Singelis (1994) Administered His Independence and Interdependence Questionnaire to Students