Table 2

Mean Ratings and Standard Deviations for Variables Aggregated Based on Content of Items

Aggregated VariableMean Rating (SD) U.S.Mean Rating (SD) Brazilians
Sexual Violations6.436.23
(.48)(1.06)
Business excursions5.655.88
(.82)(.80)
Divulging personal information4.275.09*
(.79)(1.00)
Mixing personal and professional4.414.63
(.74)(.75)
Touching (greeting, comforting)4.754.24
(.76)(.78)
  • * F(1,59) = 12.84, p < .001, η2 = .18.

  • F(1,59) = 6.60, p < .013, η2 = .10.