Stage 1: Communo-centric Authoritarian-Dependent Collectivist Society

• Key Features:

  • High reliance on authority and tradition.

  • Fear and compliance dominate social interactions.

  • Emotional fusion with the group, characterized by fear of exclusion or abandonment.

  • Valued traits include loyalty, obedience, and unconditional conformity.

  • The society is heavily patriarchal and authoritative.

  • Members display dependent relationships and compliance-oriented conflict resolution styles.