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Who fits frame?: Ethnic or nationalistic mental representation within superordinate identity associations
Malmö universitet, Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS), Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS).ORCID-id: 0000-0002-4377-0772
(engelsk)Manuskript (preprint) (Annet vitenskapelig)
Abstract [en]

This study investigated the understanding of the superordinate identity of 'Swedishness' among ethnic majority in-group members and minority out-group members in Sweden. Utilizing the Ingroup Projection Model (IPM) and theories related to mental representations, it was hypothesized and confirmed that both in-group and out-group members associate 'Swedishness' predominantly with white individuals, encompassing both broad and specific mental representations. Furthermore, all group members were also observed to hold an ethnically characterized specific mental representation of 'Swedishness,' reaffirming the saliency of white individuals as prototypical exemplars, suggesting an ethnic understanding of this superordinate identity. Yet interestingly, the broad mental representations relating to both groups picture of Sweden as a nation, reflected an increasingly diverse and multicultural outlook highlighting the evolving nature of this identity construct. These findings contribute to the understanding of the Ingroup Projection Model, particularly in contexts where the superordinate identity can connotate either a national or ethnic identity. The implications of these findings are significant for addressing issues related to intergroup dynamics, identity, and multiculturalism in contemporary societies. 

Emneord [en]
Ingroup Projection Model, whiteness, mental representations, identity, intergroup dynamics
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-66759OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-66759DiVA, id: diva2:1851921
Tilgjengelig fra: 2024-04-16 Laget: 2024-04-16 Sist oppdatert: 2024-04-16bibliografisk kontrollert
Inngår i avhandling
1. 'We don't use the word race': Boundaries of in-group membership in Sweden
Åpne denne publikasjonen i ny fane eller vindu >>'We don't use the word race': Boundaries of in-group membership in Sweden
2024 (engelsk)Doktoravhandling, med artikler (Annet vitenskapelig)
Abstract [en]

This dissertation explores the connections between the group construction of Swedishness, whiteness, and belongingness, exploring how these dynamics shape individuals' experiences of belongingness and non-belongingness. Employing a social-psychological lens, the research investigates the interplay between race and ingroup construction, shedding light on the complexities of Swedish identity within the broader global context. The dissertation comprises of a introduction (Kappa) and three stand alone articles, each contributing to the academic discourse while intersecting in their themes.

The first article utilizes quantitative data to examine the feelings of belongingness among individuals from different ethnic backgrounds in Sweden. Results indicate a positive correlation between national and ethnic identifications, allowing for concurrent membership in various groups without contradiction, yet also suggests an empirical link between being appraised as Swedish and being white. The second article presents qualitative data, revealing that 'Swedishness' is closely tied to whiteness, particularly among white participants who also espoused hesitancy and adversion to the concept of ‘race’. In contrast, non-white participants display a more nuanced perspective on race and racialization. The third article investigates whether majority ethnic in-group and non-majority out-group members perceive and agree upon broad and specific representations of 'Swedishness' through a classic social categorization experiment. Results suggest a prevalence of associating 'Swedishness' with white individuals, despite efforts towards multicultural representation.

Through these investigations, the dissertation provides valuable insights into the construction of Swedish group identity and its implications for both in-group and out-group members. By addressing research gaps and employing diverse methodologies, this work contributes to a deeper understanding of intergroup relations and identity dynamics in contemporary Swedish society.

sted, utgiver, år, opplag, sider
Malmö: Malmö University Press, 2024. s. 86
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Malmö Studies in International Migration and Ethnic Relations, ISSN 1652-3997, E-ISSN 2004-9285
Emneord
Ethnicity, Identity, Social Psychology, Group membership, Ethnic Relations, International Migration and Ethnic Relations, Race, Racialization, Belongingness, Sweden, Swedishness, Swedish Identity
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urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-66411 (URN)10.24834/isbn.9789178774623 (DOI)978-91-7877-461-6 (ISBN)978-91-7877-462-3 (ISBN)
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2024-05-03, NI:C0E11, Malmö University, Niagara, Malmö, 10:15 (engelsk)
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Veileder
Merknad

Paper III in dissertation as manuscript. 

Paper III  is not included in the fulltext online

Tilgjengelig fra: 2024-04-16 Laget: 2024-04-12 Sist oppdatert: 2024-10-14bibliografisk kontrollert

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