Horizontal-Vertical Individualism-Collectivism Scale.

INDCOL (HVIC)

What it measures

Individualism-collectivism crossed with horizontal (equality) vs vertical (hierarchy) emphasis: Horizontal Individualism, Vertical Individualism, Horizontal Collectivism, Vertical Collectivism

Length and format

32 (8 per dimension) in Singelis et al. 1995; 16-item version (Triandis & Gelfand 1998). 9-point (Singelis) or 7-9 point agreement (Likert) (self-report questionnaire)

Language versions

Validated in many languages/countries (e.g. ES, ZH, KO, JA, TR, PL, and others); reduced 4-country versions exist

Normative data

No normative data held in our reference library for this instrument. That is a statement about our library, not about the published literature.

Licence

open with attribution

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Reference

Singelis, T. M., Triandis, H. C., Bhawuk, D. P. S., & Gelfand, M. J. (1995). Horizontal and vertical dimensions of individualism and collectivism. Cross-Cultural Research, 29(3), 240-275.