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469. The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not

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Understanding Cultural Tightness and Looseness

This chapter explores culture as a learned construct, introducing the tight and loose cultural framework through research across 33 countries. It examines how historical experiences shape societal norms and contrasts the characteristics of loose and tight cultures, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion highlights the implications of these cultural variations on behaviors such as self-control, addiction, and innovation in the U.S.

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