EU Identification and Endorsement in Context

The Importance of Regional Identity Salience

Datos Bibliográficos

ID6282849
AutoresFrank Mols (0000-0003-2472-2131, The University of Queensland), Jolanda Jetten (0000-0002-7588-5355, The University of Queensland), Alexander Haslam (0000-0001-9523-7921, University of Exeter)
Año2009
Volumen47
Número3
Páginas601-623
Fecha de publicación2009-06-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJCMS Journal of Common Market Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0021-9886 • E-ISSN: 1468-5965
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1468-5965.2009.01817.x
OpenAlexW2114959356
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas15
Referencias citadas34

Public opinion research has increased our understanding of the variables affecting endorsement of EU integration. What is less well understood is how comparative identity processes shape EU identification. Drawing on social identity principles, we argue that EU identification is in part affected by tensions between relevant subgroup identities. To illustrate this point, two studies were conducted in UK regions (Wales and Cornwall). Findings confirm our prediction that a comparative context affects EU identity and indicate (a) that levels of EU identity were higher in contexts where regional identity was salient, and (b) that regional identity affected the bases and meaning of EU identification and EU endorsement. Discussion highlights the importance of taking context and intergroup relations into account when examining EU attitudes

Cognitive psychology · Context (archaeology · Geography · Identification (biology · Identity (music · Meaning (existential · Political science · Salience (neuroscience · Salient · Social group · Social identity approach · Social identity theory · Sociology · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · European Union Policy and Governance · Law · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Psychology · Social Psychology