CSIG Items & Form

Below is the original English-language version. A German version can be found in Table 1 of  Aydin et al. (2019a). A Hebrew version can be downloaded by clicking here.

Note: The one-sentence instructions at the top of the CSIG form will vary depending on the intergroup context being assessed. The instructions shown below were those used in Studies 1-4 of Locke (2014), where the context was international relations. But if the context is inter-organizational relations, then the instructions might ask about “other organizations”; or if the context is inter-ethnic relations, then the instructions might ask about “other ethnic groups”; and so on.

Original CSIG Form

For each item below, answer the following question:

When my country's representatives or leaders interact with representatives or leaders of other countries, how important is it that we act, appear, or are treated in this way?

Item Not at all important Somewhat important Moderately important Very important Extremely important
we are friendly
we are the winners in any argument or dispute
they respect what we have to say
we avoid conflict
we show that we can be tough
we appreciate what they have to offer
we let them fend for themselves
we are assertive
we celebrate their achievements
we do whatever is in our best interest
we get the chance to express our views
they not get angry with us
we not appear vulnerable
we understand their point of view
they stay out of our business
we appear confident
they feel we are all on the same team
we are better than them
they listen to what we have to say
we not get into arguments
we are aggressive if necessary
we show concern for their welfare
we not trust them
we are decisive
we are cooperative
we keep our guard up
they see us as responsible
we not make them angry
we not show our weaknesses
we are able to compromise
we not get entangled in their affairs
they see us as capable