Social identity: a multidimensional approach

Examines salience, importance, and multidimensional aspects of spontaneous social identities, in an ethnically diverse sample of American undergraduates. Results show pattern differences among 3 groups of highly salient social identities: gender, religion, and ethnicity; academic major and student;...

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Published inThe Journal of social psychology Vol. 127; no. Jun 87; pp. 299 - 308
Main Authors Garza, R T, Herringer, L G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.06.1987
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Multidimensional approach
Social identity
Students
Universities
USA
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Summary:Examines salience, importance, and multidimensional aspects of spontaneous social identities, in an ethnically diverse sample of American undergraduates. Results show pattern differences among 3 groups of highly salient social identities: gender, religion, and ethnicity; academic major and student; and hobbies and athletics. Mainstream Americans attributed less importance to the gender and ethnic identities in comparison with Asians and Hispanics. (Abstract amended)
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ISSN:0022-4545