It is important at this point to consider how far the results of this study might be generalized.
On one hand, Saudi Arabia is part of the wider Arab World and theoretically can be
considered a developing country. On the other hand, it is a country of substantial wealth
occasioned by its oil resources, which set it apart from the vast majority of other Arab
countries. Consequently, while it mirrors other Arab countries in certain cultural respects, it
is questionable whether it can stand as a representative for other developing countries. Likewise, in considering how similar it may be to advanced countries, it is also likely to be
shown that there are few similarities because the strong traditions and their effects upon
social structure differ entirely from traditions and structures in the Western world.