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Title
Forms of blended identity: Identity conflict and harmony in culturally diverse Mauritius |
Full text
http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/389630 |
Date
2019 |
Author(s)
van der Werf, F.M.; Verkuyten, Maykel; Martinovic, B.; Ng Tseung-Wong, Caroline |
Abstract
This study used a person-centered approach to distinguish groups of bicultural (national and ethno-cultural) individuals in culturally diverse Mauritius. We focused on experiences of harmony or conflict among blended bicultural individuals and used representative data from the three numerically largest ethno-cultural groups (Hindus, Creoles, and Muslims; Ntotal = 1768). Cluster analyses indicated three groups of individuals with different identity profiles: conflicted blends (50%), harmonious blends (41%), and low blends (9%). Conflicted compared to harmonious blends were more concerned about keeping their ethnic group distinct and about the societal recognition of cultural diversity. Additionally, higher social distance vis-à-vis outgroups was found among conflicted blends compared to harmonious blends. The findings for the three identity profiles are discussed in relation to existing theories on bicultural identity, Mauritius' approach to ethno-cultural diversity, and the country's three main ethno-cultural groups. |
Subject(s)
bicultural identity; identity conflict; ethno-cultural identity; national identity; cultural diversity; Mauritius |
Language
en |
Relation
0022-0221 |
Type of publication
Article |
Format
text/plain |
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/OpenAccess |
Identifier
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, - (2019) |
Repository
Utrecht - University of Utrecht
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