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    The construction of ethnic identity: insights from identity process theory

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    2012
    Author
    Jaspal, Rusi;
    Cinnirella, Marco
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    Abstract
    Ethnicity has received much empirical and theoretical attention in the social sciences. Yet, it has scarcely been explored in terms of its relationship with the motivational principles of identity. Here it is argued that there is much heuristic and predictive value in applying identity process theory (IPT), a socio-psychological model of identity threat, to the substantive literature on ethnicity. The paper explores the potential psychological benefits of ethnic identification. Key theoretical strands from anthropology and sociol- ogy, such as the ‘relational self’ in ethnic identification, are discussed in relation to IPT. The intergroup dimension of ethnic identification is explored through the discussion of ethnic ‘boundaries’. Finally, the paper discusses the construct of ‘hybridization’ in rela- tion to social psychology. This paper attempts to reconcile psychological and sociolog- ical perspectives on ethnic identification, advocating a multi-methodological approach. Key theoretical points are outlined in the form of testable hypotheses which are open to empirical exploration.
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    Citation : Jaspal, R. and Cinnirella, M. (2012) The construction of ethnic identity: insights from identity process theory. Ethnicities, 12 (5), pp. 503-530
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    http://hdl.handle.net/2086/8018
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1177/1468796811432689
    ISSN : 1468-7968
    Research Group : Psychology
    Research Institute : Media Discourse Centre (MDC)
    Research Institute : Mary Seacole Research Centre
    Peer Reviewed : Yes
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