… in East Asian societies, Confucianism has provided a moral and philosophical basis for self-construal and social order. … collectivist societies that support the basic tenets of Confucianism prioritize the common good and social harmony over individual interests. All individuals are assumed to be linked in a web of interrelatedness. Individuals are conceived to be embedded and situated in particular roles and status. They are bound by relationships that emphasize common fate. Individuals are bound by relationships, which emphasize a common fate. Individuals are encouraged to put other people’s and the group’s interests before their own. From a societal point of view, duties and obligations are prescribed by roles, and individuals lose “face” if they fail to fulfill these duties and obligations. Concession and compromise are essential ingredients in promoting role-based and virtue-based conceptions of justice. Social order is maintained when everyone fulfills his or her roles and duties. Institutions are seen as an extension of the family, and paternalism and legal moralism (i.e., moral values institutionalized in legal codes) reign supreme. In order to promote the collective welfare and social harmony, individuals are encouraged to suppress any individualist and hedonistic desires. As a result, interdependency, succour, nurturance, common fate, and compliance are important aspects of East Asian collectivism.