# Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions

*Tom Geraghty · Models & Critique, Politics, Diversity & Equity*

Introduces Hofstede's six cultural dimensions — particularly Power Distance Index and Uncertainty Avoidance — and their implications for how psychological safety manifests differently across national cultures. Notes the model's utility for comparative analysis and its limitations for individual prediction.

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## Connected concepts (5)

- [Not Same for Everyone](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/psychological-safety-isnt-the-same-for-everyone.md)
- [Power Distance Belief and Workplace Communication: The Mediating Role of Fear of Authority](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/dai-et-al-2022.md) (paper)
- [Flat Orgs & Hierarchy](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/flat-organisations-hierarchy-and-power.md)
- [PS in Diverse Groups](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/the-foundations-of-psychological-safety-in-diverse-groups.md)
- [Déformation Prof.](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/deformation-professionnelle.md)