Power Distance in Society

What it measures

A companion three-item version measuring direct endorsement of hierarchy as necessary for social order.

Response Format

7-point Likert (1=strongly disagree, 7=strongly agree)

Representative items

• Hierarchy is necessary for social order.
• It is important for society to maintain a hierarchical order.
• Power differences are necessary in society.

Citation

Xu, H., Bolton, L.E., & Winterich, K.P. (2021). How Do Consumers React to Company Moral Transgressions? The Role of Power Distance Belief and Empathy for Victims. Journal of Consumer Research, 48(1), 77–101.

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