Journal of Social Issues
Volume 57, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 493-510

Ethnic identity, immigration, and well-being: An interactional perspective (Article)

Phinney J.S.* , Horenczyk G. , Liebkind K. , Vedder P.
  • a California State University, Los Angeles, United States, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, University of Helsinki, Finland, University of Leiden, Netherlands
  • b California State University, Los Angeles, United States, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, University of Helsinki, Finland, University of Leiden, Netherlands
  • c California State University, Los Angeles, United States, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, University of Helsinki, Finland, University of Leiden, Netherlands
  • d California State University, Los Angeles, United States, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, University of Helsinki, Finland, University of Leiden, Netherlands

Abstract

On the basis of existing theory and research regarding ethnic identity and immigration and our own empirical work in four immigrant-receiving countries, we suggest an interactional model for understanding psychological outcomes for immigration. Specifically, the interrelationship of ethnic and national identity and their role in the psychological well-being of immigrants can best be understood as an interaction between the attitudes and characteristics of immigrants and the responses of the receiving society. This interaction is moderated by the particular circumstances of the immigrant group. The strengths of ethnic and national identity vary depending on the support for ethnic maintenance and the pressure for assimilation. Most studies show that the combination of a strong ethnic identity and a strong national identity promotes the best adaptation.

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national identity immigration ethnicity migration determinant
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0035168204&doi=10.1111%2f0022-4537.00225&partnerID=40&md5=e2204a85bd15a70f54b1326126b40c70
DOI: 10.1111/0022-4537.00225
ISSN: 00224537
Cited by: 751
Original Language: English