Horizontal Collectivism Predicts Perceived Social Support, Higher Friendship Quality, and Lower Ostracism Among Young Adults

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Keyword: Cultural Diversity

Abstract: This study examined whether collectivistic cultural orientations predict friendship quality, perceived social support, and ostracism in young adults within a U.S. sample (N = 1,137). We found that horizontal collectivism consistently predicted positive social outcomes. The findings reinforce the importance of cultural orientation in shaping social well-being.