Does the Just World Hypothesis Vary Across Individualistic and Collectivistic Cultures?

💡 The Answer

• Collectivistic cultures may emphasize social harmony, affecting just-world beliefs.
• Cross-cultural studies show that just-world beliefs can be stronger in individualistic societies.
• In collectivistic cultures, the bias may manifest as blaming victims for disrupting group harmony.
• Cultural context shapes how people rationalize misfortune and inequality.