Individualism and collectivism – cultural mind-sets – define every aspect of life differently. Do these characteristics also differentiate expectations of social behavior and social competence?

Do young adults focus on independence or interdependence when describing social competence and how to develop it?Answers to these and other questions could be found in a presentation by Irena Przybylska, PhD, Professor of the University of Silesia, titled: “Between socialization and individualization – shaping social competence in education” at a scientific conference in Łagów Lubuski, where Irena promoted our project.