In the context of culture and self-esteem, self-esteem _____ among japanese exchange students after spending 7 months at the university of british columbia, suggesting that self-concepts become more individualized after visiting western countries.

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I believe the answer is: Increased

Eastern asian countries tend to put a really high value on obedience toward older people and silence when they are experiencing dissatisfaction. While this may have resulted in positive treatment for older people, this also make people from those countries become highly conforming and afraid to truly speak up.