Tightness-looseness across the 50 united states
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences • Vol/Iss. 111 • National Academy of Sciences • Washington, D.C • Published In • Pages: 7990-7995 •
By Harrington, Jesse R., Gelfand, Michele J.
Hypothesis
"There is wide variation in tightness-looseness that is distinct from other dimensions of culture, such as individualism-collectivism" (7990).
Note
Tightness scores were calculated for each of the 50 states. A Welch ANOVA indicated variation in tightness-looseness at the regional level, with the South having the highest tightness scores and the West and Northeast having the lowest tightness scores (p< .001). The correlation between tightness-looseness and collectivism-individualism was only moderately significant, which suggests it is a distinct construct.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Collectivism-individualism | Association | Ethnopsychology, Ethnosociology, Independence Training |
| Tightness-looseness | Association | Norms, Sanctions, Social Control, Social Offenses |