We and Us
Two Modes of Group Identification
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3916756 |
|---|---|
| Authors | T H Eriksen (0000-0002-5662-757X, University of Oslo, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1995 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 427-436 |
| Publication date | 1995-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Peace Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-3433 • E-ISSN: 1460-3578 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0022343395032004004 |
| OpenAlex | W1975830243 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 37 |
| References cited | 10 |
This essentially theoretical essay is intended as a contribution to the ongoing discussion on the relationship between social identification and enemy images. Empirical material from Mauritius is used to illuminate various dimensions of identification, and a number of general points are made: First, identification shifts circumstantially and is contingent on symbolic legitimation as well as personal experiences. Second, and perhaps less evidently, the composition of groups shifts accordingly - both as relevant system boundaries change and as perceived social contrasts change. Third, identification is contingent on two basic mechanisms: we-hood or internal principles for cohesion, and us-hood or contrasting with others. Fourth, the encouragement of multiple loyalties may reduce conflict potential
Adversary · Cohesion (chemistry) · Computer security · Criminology · Empirical research · Epistemology · Group cohesiveness · Group identification · Identification (biology) · Legitimation · Physics · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Computer Science · Law · Middle East and Rwanda Conflicts · Military History and Strategy · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 37 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,28 |
| Citation span | 1997 - 2026 (30) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 33 |