This research explores the dynamics of interpersonal arguing in South Korea by considering cultural influence, individual traits, and contexts. In a cross-cultural study (Study 1) where Koreans ( N = 349) were compared to U.S. Americans ( N = 237) on basic measures of argument orientations, several interesting contrasts emerged, along with considerable similarity. Koreans evaluated conflicts more positively than Americans even though they were more worried about the relational consequences of arguing. Within the Korean sample, sex difference was pronounced. Study 2 ( N = 491) found that power distance orientation was critical individual-level cultural value for Koreans’ argument motivations. When power distance orientation was controlled, argument partner’s social status was significantly associated with Koreans’ motivation to both avoid and approach arguing but not with verbal aggressiveness. The discussion highlights the importance of considering situational as well as individual factors in intercultural studies.

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文化、个人特质和语境如何影响韩国人的人际争论？对人际争论的更全面分析

本研究通过考虑文化影响、个人特征和背景来探索韩国人际争论的动态。在一项跨文化研究（研究 1）中，韩国人 (N = 349) 与美国美国人 (N = 237) 在论点取向的基本衡量标准上进行了比较，出现了几个有趣的对比，以及相当大的相似性。韩国人比美国人更积极地评价冲突，尽管他们更担心争论的相关后果。在韩国样本中，性别差异很明显。研究 2 (N = 491) 发现权力距离取向是韩国人争论动机的关键个人层面文化价值。当权力距离定向被控制时，争论伙伴的社会地位与韩国人避免和接近争论的动机显着相关，但与口头攻击性无关。讨论强调了在跨文化研究中考虑情境和个人因素的重要性。