Rural Collectivism and Urban Individualism in Public Restaurants of Kentucky
Presenter Hometown
London
Major
Psychology
Department
Psychology
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Jonathan S. Gore
Mentor Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Verenchuk, Daniel, "Rural Collectivism and Urban Individualism in Public Restaurants of Kentucky" (2016). University Presentation Showcase Event. 37.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2016/undergraduate/37
Abstract
Observations were made at two restaurant locations, one rural (Estill County) and one urban (Fayette County). The purpose of this observational study was to collect evidence for typical cultural values at each location. Overall, it was found that behaviors of individuals at the Estill location demonstrated greater collectivism, while the behaviors observed at the Fayette location tended to demonstrate individualism. An analysis via observer ratings revealed differences and similarities between cultural values of the two locations.
Presentation format
Poster
Poster Number
074
Rural Collectivism and Urban Individualism in Public Restaurants of Kentucky
Observations were made at two restaurant locations, one rural (Estill County) and one urban (Fayette County). The purpose of this observational study was to collect evidence for typical cultural values at each location. Overall, it was found that behaviors of individuals at the Estill location demonstrated greater collectivism, while the behaviors observed at the Fayette location tended to demonstrate individualism. An analysis via observer ratings revealed differences and similarities between cultural values of the two locations.
