@article{ART003344879},
author={Minji Kim and Youngon Choi},
title={Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers},
journal={THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY},
issn={1229-0718},
year={2026},
volume={39},
number={2},
pages={1-26},
doi={10.35574/KJDP.2026.6.39.2.1}
TY - JOUR
AU - Minji Kim
AU - Youngon Choi
TI - Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers
JO - THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
PY - 2026
VL - 39
IS - 2
PB - The Korean Society For Developmental Psychology
SP - 1
EP - 26
SN - 1229-0718
AB - Parental cultural values may be emphasized and transmitted to children, exerting multifaceted influences on their social and cognitive development. Cultrual values in the Korean society have undergone significant changes due to rapid industrialization, which may be reflected in parenting practices. However, empirical research on this topic remains limited. In particular, the Individualism Collectivism Scale, which has been widely used to assess cultural values, has not been sufficiently validated in parent samples in terms of model fit and construct validity. This study examined the structural validity of the Individualism Collectivism Scale, using comfirmatory and exploratory factor analyses, in 497 Korean mothers of children aged 15-68 months, recruited between 2023 and 2025. The results indicated that the theoretical four-factor structure assumed by the original 32-item scale showed poor model fit, which although improved when the reduced 16-item version was examined, some important limitations remained. Among the four factors, only horizontal collectivism demonstrated relatively stable measurement properties. These findings highlight the limitations of existing measure and the need for a culturally appropriate scale for Korean mothers.
KW - Maternal cultural values;Individualism-collectivism;Model fit;Horizontal collectivism
DO - 10.35574/KJDP.2026.6.39.2.1
ER -
Minji Kim and Youngon Choi. (2026). Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, 39(2), 1-26.
Minji Kim and Youngon Choi. 2026, "Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers", THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, vol.39, no.2 pp.1-26. Available from: doi:10.35574/KJDP.2026.6.39.2.1
Minji Kim, Youngon Choi "Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers" THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 39.2 pp.1-26 (2026) : 1.
Minji Kim, Youngon Choi. Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers. 2026; 39(2), 1-26. Available from: doi:10.35574/KJDP.2026.6.39.2.1
Minji Kim and Youngon Choi. "Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers" THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 39, no.2 (2026) : 1-26.doi: 10.35574/KJDP.2026.6.39.2.1
Minji Kim; Youngon Choi. Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, 39(2), 1-26. doi: 10.35574/KJDP.2026.6.39.2.1
Minji Kim; Youngon Choi. Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. 2026; 39(2) 1-26. doi: 10.35574/KJDP.2026.6.39.2.1
Minji Kim, Youngon Choi. Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers. 2026; 39(2), 1-26. Available from: doi:10.35574/KJDP.2026.6.39.2.1
Minji Kim and Youngon Choi. "Examining the Suitability of the Individualism-Collectivism Scale as a Measure of Cultural Values in Korean Mothers" THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 39, no.2 (2026) : 1-26.doi: 10.35574/KJDP.2026.6.39.2.1
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