Identity Locus
Individual Will
Select Small Group
(Differentiation + Horizontal Individualism + Invariant Stability)↑A ↓C
Group Description
They are most acutely aware of themselves as discrete individuals - separate from, and often in productive tension with, collective pressures and social convention. They prize intellectual independence, truth-seeking, and originality above social harmony, and are strongly resistant to conformity in any form. They evaluate others by the authenticity and depth of their individual development - their uniqueness, intellectual integrity, and willingness to hold an unpopular position. They naturally form the core constituency for civil liberties and freedom of conscience.
Research Correlations
Statements (and clusters) most strongly associated with the small group "Individual Will"
1
As a rule, I do not tolerate any pressure on myself from any common, collective, or societal opinion.
r = 1.424
Strongest Correlation
Correlation Strength85.4%
2
I have always defended and will continue to defend freedom of speech - the fuller, the better.
r = 1.414
Correlation Strength84.8%
3
If beliefs similar to mine were to be persecuted, mine would only become more uncompromising and steadfast.
r = 1.401
Correlation Strength84.1%
4
I despise the herd mentality in people.
r = 1.331
Correlation Strength79.9%
5
In any business, the feeling of my independence is very important to me.
r = 1.319
Correlation Strength79.1%