Findings that Korean individuals have significantly later first memories than American individuals were originally thought to be caused by the collectivist nature of Asian cultures.[1] The lack of an age discrepancy between Chinese males and New Zealand European individuals serves to cast doubt on this theory.[37] Additionally, studies on the Black American population, which is considered a more collectivist society, have not indicated later first memories than non-collectivist cultures.[2] It has been shown, however, that children from Western cultures tell more elaborated, detailed, and emotional narratives than children from eastern cultures.[38]