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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Cultural Differences in Coping: A Comparison of Vertical and Horizontal Individualism

Virtual · June 2020

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  • Jamey Ganske
    The University of Texas at Tyler
  • Vanessa Nguyen
    The University of Texas at Tyler
  • Christopher Thomas
    University of Texas at Tyler

Abstract

The current study was designed to investigate the influence of vertical and horizontal cultural characteristics on coping preferences. Results indicated individuals high in horizontal individualism demonstrated a preference for adaptive coping strategies while individuals high in vertical individualism demonstrated a preference for maladaptive coping strategies.

Cultural