When a culture scores high on Individualism/Collectivism Index, individuals fail to identify with groups.

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Cultures that score high in Individualism/Collectivism Index (IDV) reflect an "I" mentality and tend to reward and accept individual initiative, whereas those low in individualism reflect a "we" mentality and generally subjugate the individual to the group. This distinction does not mean that individuals fail to identify with groups when a culture scores high on IDV but rather that personal initiative and independence are accepted and endorsed.

When a Culture Scores High on Individualism/Collectivism Index, Individuals Fail