familism

n. a cultural value common in collectivist or traditional societies that emphasizes strong interpersonal relationships within the extended family, together with interdependence, collaboration, and the placing of group interests ahead of individual interests. —familistic adj.

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November 28th 2024

agreeableness

n. the tendency to act in a cooperative, unselfish manner, construed as one end of a dimension of individual differences (agreeableness vs. disagreeableness) in the Big Five personality model. It is also a dimension in the five-factor personality model. —agreeable adj.