Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
An individualistic culture is a type of culture in which people are expected to take care of themselves and their immediate families only. It emphasizes personal achievement, independence, and competition.
This refers to an individual's perception or image of themselves, which is often shaped by the values of an individualistic society that emphasizes personal achievements.