Abstract
This paper explores in a hypothetical manner the meaning of increasing urbanization and modernization for people belonging to a more individualistic-oriented culture (The Netherlands) and more collectivistic-oriented culture (China). Both societies differ in degree of urbanization and modernization and as a consequence are expected to show differences in the meaning of relations and experiences with contacts with unfamiliar others in urban environments. Positioning and boundary-setting strategies to manage relations with social environments and to regulate experienced stress and well-being in cities will be discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 175-182 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Asian Geographer |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |