Group-level self-definition and self-investment: A hierarchical (multi-component) model of in-group identification

C.W. Leach, M. van Zomeren, S. Zebel, M.L.W. Vliek, S.F. Pennekamp, B. Doosje, J.W. Ouwerkerk, R. Spears

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Abstract

Recent research shows individuals' identification with in-groups to be psychologically important and socially consequential. However, there is little agreement about how identification should be conceptualized or measured. On the basis of previous work, the authors identified 5 specific components of in-group identification and offered a hierarchical 2-dimensional model within which these components are organized. Studies 1 and 2 used confirmatory factor analysis to validate the proposed model of self-definition (individual self-stereotyping, in-group homogeneity) and self-investment (solidarity, satisfaction, and centrality) dimensions, across 3 different group identities. Studies 3 and 4 demonstrated the construct validity of the 5 components by examining their (concurrent) correlations with established measures of in-group identification. Studies 5-7 demonstrated the predictive and discriminant validity of the 5 components by examining their (prospective) prediction of individuals' orientation to, and emotions about, real intergroup relations. Together, these studies illustrate the conceptual and empirical value of a hierarchical multicomponent model of in-group identification. © 2008 American Psychological Association.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)144-165
Number of pages22
JournalJournal of Personality and Social Psychology
Volume95
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2008

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Working title: Collective self-definition and self-investment: A two-dimensional framework of group identification

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    Leach, C.W. (Recipient), van Zomeren, M. (Recipient), Zebel, S. (Recipient), Vliek, M.L.W. (Recipient), Pennekamp, S.F. (Recipient), Doosje, Berjan (Recipient), Ouwerkerk, Jaap W. (Recipient) & Spears, R. (Recipient), Sept 2018

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    Leach, C.W. (Recipient), van Zomeren, M. (Recipient), Zebel, S. (Recipient), Vliek, M.L.W. (Recipient), Pennekamp, S.F. (Recipient), Doosje, B. (Recipient), Ouwerkerk, Jaap (Recipient) & Spears, R. (Recipient), Sept 2016

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    Leach, C.W. (Recipient), van Zomeren, M. (Recipient), Zebel, S. (Recipient), Vliek, M.L.W. (Recipient), Pennekamp, S.F. (Recipient), Doosje, Berjan (Recipient), Ouwerkerk, Jaap W. (Recipient) & Spears, R. (Recipient), Sept 2017

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