How East Asian Culture Influences the Personality Traits of Its Residents: An Exploration of Cultural Characteristics and the Emphasis on Interdependence

Zixian Yang

doi:10.54254/2753-7064/31/20231831

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Yang,Z. (2024). How East Asian Culture Influences the Personality Traits of Its Residents: An Exploration of Cultural Characteristics and the Emphasis on Interdependence. Communications in Humanities Research,31,44-50.

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How East Asian Culture Influences the Personality Traits of Its Residents: An Exploration of Cultural Characteristics and the Emphasis on Interdependence

Zixian Yang *^,1,

¹ University of Ottawa

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7064/31/20231831

Abstract

East Asia, a region that includes China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, is home to a diverse mosaic of cultural practices, traditions, and philosophies that have developed over millennia. This paper examines the profound impact of East Asian culture on the personality traits of its inhabitants, concentrating on the region's emphasis on interdependence. The research investigates how ancient philosophies such as Confucianism and cultural norms anchored in collectivism influence individual behaviors, cognitive processes, and interpersonal interactions. The paper explores the contrast between East Asian interdependence and Western individualism in greater detail, emphasizing the nuances of high-context communication, holistic thinking, and adaptability prevalent in East Asian societies. Through a comprehensive analysis, the study highlights the significance of understanding cultural complexities in our increasingly globalized world, highlighting the central role East Asian cultural traits play in molding individual personalities and behaviors. This exploration provides valuable insights for academicians, policymakers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between culture and personality in East Asia.

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East Asian Culture, Personality Traits, Cultural Characteristics

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies

Conference website: https://www.icihcs.org/

ISBN：978-1-83558-389-0(Print) / 978-1-83558-390-6(Online)

Conference date: 15 November 2023

Editor：Javier Cifuentes-Faura, Enrique Mallen

Series: Communications in Humanities Research

Volume number: Vol.31

ISSN：2753-7064(Print) / 2753-7072(Online)

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