Topic > Hofstede: The Six Values ​​of Personal Identity - 1315

Following Hofstede's six value dimensions, my goal is to present some specific characteristics of my personal identity. More specifically, how elements of the environment in which I have lived and my personal experiences contribute to defining my identity. In light of this, I will discuss Hofstede's six value dimensions, some issues I face living in the United States, and my strengths and weaknesses in working across cultures. I reveal my personal identity by following Hofstede's six value dimensions (Hofstede et al. 2010). This description shows characteristics that we acquire from the environment and relationships with others. The first value dimension is collectivistic or individualistic values. As I mentioned in my previous article, my strong model is defined by a collectivistic culture. My heritage comes from a fusion of indigenous and Spanish culture called mestizo. This culture mixes some aspects of individualistic and collectivistic culture, because people have collective values ​​when interacting with their families and communities, but people seek their own interest in society. People take advantage of opportunities and don't care about others. Hofstede's second dimension is uncertainty avoidance.