Triple-line Theory Underlying Collectivism Variation within China

Ren Xiaopeng, Xiang Yuanyuan, Ma Xinran（CAS Key Laboratory of Behavioral Science, Institute of Psychology, Beijing, China；Department of psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China）

Abstract: Human behavior in community is probably shaped by subculture differences on individualism/collectivism. The paper developed triple-line theory to explain collectivism variations within China mainland from both natural and societal ecological perspective. China could be divided into four regions by Hu Huanyong Line and Great Wall Line and Qinling-Huaihe Line. Then evidence-based researches are summarized to support triple-line theory. Finally, we discuss a few themes deserved to be done in future.

Keywords: Collectivism; Triple-Line Theory; Hu Huanyong Line; Great Wall Line; Qinling-Huaihe Line