Title of article :
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP AND
LAY THIRD PARTIES’ SIDE-TAKING PREFERENCE
A Cross-Cultural Study Among Chinese and Dutch
Author/Authors :
HUADONG YANG، نويسنده , , Evert van de Vliert، نويسنده , , Kan Shi، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2007
Abstract :
In two comparative studies, both conducted in China and in the Netherlands, we investigated the effect of
an asymmetric relationship on lay third parties’ side-taking preference in an interpersonal dispute. The first
study shows that a perceived close relationship with one of the disputants motivates both Chinese and Dutch
lay third parties to side with that disputant. The second study complicates the interpersonal relationship and
side-taking link by taking account of contrasting information (either legitimacy or negative sanctions) about
the other disputant and cultural dimensions (horizontal and vertical individualism-collectivism). The results
suggest that contrasting legitimacy information has a decisive effect on lay third parties’ side-taking
preference, especially among Dutch lay third parties who highly value vertical individualism. In addition to
legitimacy criteria, Chinese lay third parties, whether individualistic or collectivistic oriented, seem to also
consider interpersonal relationship and sanction information when making their side-taking decision
Keywords :
interpersonal relationship , lay third party , negative sanctions , side taking , perceived legitimacy
Journal title :
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology
Journal title :
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology