A5041021335- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- Religion and Society Interactions
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Religious Education and Schools
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
- Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Multilingual Education and Policy
- Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Critical Race Theory in Education
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Utrecht University
2015-2024
University of the Arts Utrecht
2015
Altrecht GGZ
2008-2014
Radboud University Nijmegen
2013
KU Leuven
2013
Netherlands Institute for Social Research
2012
Universidad de Murcia
2011
University of Groningen
2006
Erasmus University Rotterdam
1986-1998
Following social identity theory, the author hypothesized that members of minority groups are more likely than majority group to endorse multiculturalism strongly and assimilationist thinking less strongly. In addition, hypothesis proposes ideology (or assimilationism), less) they will be identify with their ethnic in-group show positive evaluation. contrast, more) negative out-group Results from 4 studies (correlational experimental) provide support for this among Dutch Turkish participants...
This study uses integrated threat theory to examine Dutch adolescents’ ( N =1,187) prejudice towards Muslim minorities. One out of two participants was found have negative feelings Muslims. Perceived symbolic and realistic stereotypes were examined as mediators between antecedent factors (in‐group identification, intergroup contact, the endorsement multiculturalism) prejudice. Based on structural equation modelling, it that threats, but not predicted Further, effect in‐group identification...
National (dis)identification is examined in three studies among Turkish-Dutch Muslim participants. In explaining national (dis)identification, the first study focuses on ethnic identity, second and religious third dimensions of identity. Many participants show low commitment to nation, many indicate disidentification. addition, there very strong identification. Ethnic identifications relate negatively Dutch identification and, Study 3, stronger Furthermore, perceived group rejection...
Abstract Using data from a nation-wide study, this article examines the extent of racist victimization among Dutch, Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese children (10-13 years) in The Netherlands. responses indicate that ethnic minority are more often victim name-calling social exclusion than Dutch children. Furthermore, Turkish likely to face racism multilevel analysis, effects multicultural education composition school were also examined. If teachers reacted incidents, had positive effect on...
Following social identity theory, this research examines the relationship between group identification and intergroup relations by focusing on religion. Religious as well Dutch national was examined among Turkish-Dutch Muslims. Identification studied in relation to general affective ratings of multiple religious groups (Muslims, Christians, Hindustanis, Jews non-believers) endorsement Islamic rights. The results show that Muslim more like a nominal (high or `total' identification) than...
Social psychologists studying intergroup perceptions have shown an increasing interest in essentialist thinking. Essentialist beliefs about social groups are examined as cognitive processes and these would serve to rationalize justify the existing system. Discourse analyses on racism emphasized that problems of a large extent essentialism. Anti-essentialism has emerged emancipatory discourse challenge hegemonic representations oppressive relations. The present study examines how, group...
For most immigrants and ethnic minority groups, everyday life in the country of settlement raises question adaptation belonging. Aside from factors such as lower income, education poorer health, being an member carries additional that can general satisfaction. Using data two studies present paper shows group members (Turkish-Dutch) have satisfaction than a comparable majority (Dutch) because they are less satisfied with their settlement. In addition, Study 2 showed higher perceived...
In a sample of ethnic minority adolescents in The Netherlands, the relationship between perceived discrimination and self-esteem was investigated. First, participants higher level directed at their group as whole than themselves individuals. Second, personal relatively independent self-esteem. Third, related to self-esteem, A path model showed 2 pathways 1st path, had negative effect on which, turn, 2nd direct well an indirect stemming from reduced sense control.
This article provides a social psychological analysis of immigrants’ identification with the country settlement, that is, their host national identification. We first discuss (dis)identification in relation to dual identity and religion. Subsequently drawing on acculturation research perspective, we four conditions can stimulate or hinder development identification: sociostructural circumstances, perceived discrimination, undermining, in‐group norms. Furthermore, underline relevance studying...
Support for multiculturalism and minority rights is examined in three studies among ethnic Dutch participants. Three models are tested how national identification related to perceived realistic symbolic threats levels of support. Findings all most agreement with a 'group identity lens' model which the relationship between support mediated by threat. In addition, Study 3, authoritarianism was independently threat immigrant not indirectly through identification. across confirm stability...
This article uses data from three studies to examine changing reactions toward ethnic minority groups in the Netherlands (1979–2002). Using realistic conflict theory, Study 1 focuses on support for discrimination of immigrant general. The findings indicate that this is more widespread times high levels immigration, when unemployment level has recently risen strongly, and among cohorts grew maturity large immigration waves or rates. Studies 2 3 focus feelings different out‐groups an...
Societal inequality has been found to harm the mental and physical health of its members undermine overall social cohesion. Here, we tested hypothesis that economic is associated with a wish for strong leader in study involving 28 countries from five continents (Study 1, N = 6,112), an Australian community sample 2, 515), two experiments 3a, 96; Study 3b, 296). We correlational (Studies 1 2) experimental 3a 3b) evidence our prediction higher enhances leader. also this relationship mediated...
Four studies were conducted to test whether assimilation ideology affects majority group members’ attitudes towards ethnic minorities. Assimilation affirms and justifies the identity of groups highly-identified members are motivated think behave in ingroup’s best interest. Therefore, it was expected that would make higher identifiers more negative. The first two focused on individual endorsement other used an experimental design encourage participants terms assimilation. Results all four...
The integration paradox refers to the phenomenon of more highly educated and structurally integrated immigrants turning away from host society, rather than becoming oriented toward it. This article provides an overview empirical evidence documenting this in Netherlands. In addition, theoretical arguments available findings about social psychological processes involved are considered. existing for what might explain it form basis making suggestion future work research, discussing possible...
Abstract This paper identifies autochthony—the belief that a place belongs to its original inhabitants and they are therefore more entitled—as relevant new determinant of out‐group prejudice. We hypothesized autochthony uniquely predicts prejudice towards migrant groups it mediates the relationship between national identification The mediation process was anticipated be especially strong for people who perceive encroachment, is, those feel immigrants ‘getting out place’. These hypotheses...
This study examines immigrants’ identification with the host country. We use survey data of more than 1,700 Turkish and Moroccan immigrants 2,200 natives in Netherlands. answer four main questions this study. First, do have lower national natives? Second, does level differ between immigrant groups? Third, economic social integration similarly affect among And fourth, what are important additional determinants immigrants? The results show that, compared to Dutch natives, but not...
Despite the recent retreat of multiculturalism in various European countries, forms multicultural education are favored and practiced many these countries. These educational practices considered desirable necessary for development positive inter-ethnic relations. After considering conceptions education, we discuss multilevel quantitative research on perceived its effects attitudes among early adolescents Netherlands. The interpreted terms children’s improved cultural knowledge understanding,...