1. Representations of the Self in Independent cultures
Father
Mother
X X
X X X
X X
Self
X X X XX
X X X
Sibling
Friend
X X
X X X
Co-worker
X X
X X X
Friend
The Self in Independent cultures, people see themselves as independent, self-contained and autonomous

2. Representations of the Self in Interdependent cultures
Father
Mother
X X X
X X
Self X X X
Sibling
Friend X X X
X X X X X X X
X X X
X X
Co-worker
Friend
The Self in interdependent cultures, people see themselves as interdependent, related to a large social network with others

3. People in Asian societies have more interdependent view of themselves than those in Western countries. They see themselves as part of a larger social network in which they strive to maintain social harmony