Items on cultural attitudes, stereotypes and perception of self and the “other” (To be used in both pre- and post-survey as to allow comparisons).
Q. What is a culture, in your view? Completely agree Agree Disagree Completely disagree
A way of living, thinking, acting and feeling
A collection of practices: food, language, clothing style, religion, type of family, etc.
Different ways people look like, their external appearance
Q. Do you think that a country can have several cultures?
Yes/No
Q. All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole nowadays? Please tick the box.Q. Below are items that relate to the cultures of different parts of the world. Work quickly and record your first reaction to each item. There are no right or wrong answers. Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each item using the following fivepoint scale: 5 strongly agree, 4 agree, 3 neither agree or disagree, 2 disagree, 1 strongly disagre
Source: Ethnocentrism scale from Neuliep, J. W., & McCroskey, J. C. . (2013), Ethnocentrism Scale
Most other cultures are backwards compared to mine. Can you give an example (1
My culture should be the role model for other cultures.
People from other cultures act strange when they come to my culture.
Lifestyles in other cultures are just as valid as those in my culture.
Other cultures should try to be more like my culture. Can you give an example?
I am not interested in the values and customs of other cultures.
People in my culture could learn a lot from people in other cultures. Can you give an example?
Most people from other cultures just don’t know what’s good for them.
I respect the values and customs of other cultures.
Other cultures are smart to look up to our culture.
Most people would be happier if they lived like people in my culture.
I have many friends from different cultures.
People in my culture have just about the best lifestyles of anywhere. Can you give an example?
Lifestyles in other cultures are not as valid as those in my culture.
I am very interested in the values and customs of other cultures.
I apply my values when judging people who are different.