# Construct: versioned, append-only. Edits create a NEW version (see registries rule).
construct_id: collectivism_horizontal
version: 1
name: Collectivism (Horizontal)
language: en
category: cultural-orientation
description: Interdependence, cooperation, and in-group well-being (Triandis & Gelfand horizontal collectivism).
citation: Triandis, H. C., & Gelfand, M. J. (1998). Converging measurement of horizontal and vertical
  individualism and collectivism. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 74(1). https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.74.1.118
verification_status: verified
source_url: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/1997-38342-009.pdf
questionnaire: Horizontal and Vertical Individualism and Collectivism Scale
review:
  reviewer: Noor Skhiri
  date: '2026-08-25'
  outcome: verified
items:
- item_id: hc_1
  text: If a coworker gets a prize, I would feel proud.
  reverse_scored: false
- item_id: hc_2
  text: The well-being of my coworkers is important to me.
  reverse_scored: false
- item_id: hc_3
  text: To me, pleasure is spending time with others.
  reverse_scored: false
- item_id: hc_4
  text: I feel good when I cooperate with others.
  reverse_scored: false