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International Journal of PsychologyVolume 51, Issue 6 p. 439-444 Special Section Article Cultural differences in survey responding: Issues and insights in the study of response biases Markus Kemmelmeier, Corresponding Author Markus Kemmelmeier markusk@unr.edu Interdisciplinary Social Psychology Ph.D. Program, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USACorrespondence should be addressed to Markus Kemmelmeier, Interdisciplinary Social Psychology Ph.D. Program, University of Nevada, Mail Stop 1300, Reno, NV 89557, USA. (E-mail: markusk@unr.edu).Search for more papers by this author Markus Kemmelmeier, Corresponding Author Markus Kemmelmeier markusk@unr.edu Interdisciplinary Social Psychology Ph.D. Program, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USACorrespondence should be addressed to Markus Kemmelmeier, Interdisciplinary Social Psychology Ph.D. Program, University of Nevada, Mail Stop 1300, Reno, NV 89557, USA. (E-mail: markusk@unr.edu).Search for more papers by this author First published: 31 August 2016 https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.12386Citations: 38 A free Video Cast to accompany this article can be found online at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1464-066X/homepage/51-6-reading-markus.htm. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract This paper introduces the special section "Cultural differences in questionnaire responding" and discusses central topics in the research on response biases in cross-cultural survey research. Based on current conceptions of acquiescent, extreme, and socially desirable responding, the author considers current data on the correlated nature of response biases and the conditions under which different response styles they emerge. Based on evidence relating different response styles to the cultural dimension of individualism-collectivism, the paper explores how research presented as part of this special section might help resolves some tensions in this literature. The paper concludes by arguing that response styles should not be treated merely as measurement error, but as cultural behaviors in themselves. Citing Literature Volume51, Issue6December 2016Pages 439-444 RelatedInformation

Cultural differences in survey responding: Issues and insights in the study of response biases