Question

How do self-disclosure practices in collectivist cultures like japan's differ from those found in individualistic cultures like that of the united states?

Answer 1

Self-disclosure is the act of communicating personal information about oneself to another person.  This information may include facts, opinions, or feelings. Self-disclosure practices in collectivist cultures like Japan differ from those found in individualistic cultures like the United States. Members of collectivist cultures like Japan tend to self-disclose more negative aspects of themselves and others from their in-group whereas members of individualistic cultures like the United States tend to self-disclose more positive aspects of themselves