Stage 3: Socio-centric Cooperative Collectivist Society

• Key Features:

  • A shift towards cooperation, harmony, and group stability.

  • Social interactions are dominated by anxiety, guilt, and sympathy.

  • High value placed on conformity, harmony, and group approval.

  • Members adhere strictly to social norms and regulations, often motivated by anxiety over social acceptance.

  • Emphasis on quality, coordination, and collective interests over individual interests