The More (Social Group Memberships), the Merrier: Is this the Case for Asians?

While previous studies have consistently shown that belonging to multiple groups enhances well-being, the current research proposes that for Asians, multiple group memberships (MGM) may confer fewer well-being benefits. We suggest that this is due, in part, to Asian norms about relationships and sup...

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Main Authors: Melissa Xue-Ling Chang, Jolanda Jetten, Tegan Cruwys, Catherine Haslam, Nurul Praharso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01001/full