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collectivism  

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  • Collectivism is a cultural value of prioritizing group interests over individual interests and valuing cohesion within social groups. Native American families and immigrant families from collectivist societies (e.g., China, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Latin America) often have collectivist beliefs and practices that conflict with the individualistic beliefs and practices of U.S. [Source: The Social History of the American Family: An Encyclopedia; Collectivism]

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