Table 8.
Influential cultural values on differences between China (CN) and Switzerland (CH).
| Variables | Perceptions comparison (t test) | Influence degree of country (group- specific path coefficients) | Explanatory cultural dimensions/social systems |
| Performance expectancy | CN > CH | CN < CH | CN: low IDVa; low UAIb; “Harmony” CH: high IDV; high UAI; “Mastery” |
| Hedonistic motivation | No difference | CN nsc CH sigd | CN: low IDV; low INDe CH: high IDV; high IND |
| Effort expectancy | CN > CH | CN ns CH sig | CN: low IDV; low UAI CH: high IDV; high UAI |
| Functional congruence | CN > CH | ns | CN: low IDV; low income CH: high IDV; high income |
| Social influence | CN > CH | CN > CH | CN: low IDV; low UAI; high PDIf CH: high IDV; high UAI; low PDI |
| Health consciousness | No difference | CN sig CH ns | CN: lack of developed health care and insurance system CH: importance on sport activities |
| Perceived privacy risk | No difference | CN ns CH ns | N/Ag |
| Behavioral intention | CN > CH | N/A | CN: low IDV; low UAI; “Harmony” CH: high IDV; high UAI; “Mastery” |
aIDV: individualism.
bUAI: uncertainty avoidance.
cns: not significant.
dsig: significant.
eIND: indulgence.
fPDI: power distance.
gN/A: not applicable.