scholarly journals Capturing Enculturation Awareness: Conscious Negotiations between Culture and the Self

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jovana Balanovic
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Identity Commitment ◽  
English Speaking

<p>Enculturation (cultural acquisition during identity development) has often been conceptualised as an unconscious process of cultural internalization. However, little research has explicitly examined the degree to which people are aware of cultural influences on the self (enculturation awareness) and how varying levels of awareness may influence the development of the self-concept. Drawing from extant qualitative research (Balanovic & Ward, 2013), the current investigation addressed this paucity through the development of the Enculturation Awareness Scale (EAS), which captures the degree to which individuals have consciously considered and come to understand cultural influences on the self. Using two distinct samples drawn from English speaking, multicultural nations (sample 1, New Zealand, N = 224; sample 2, New Zealand, Australia, USA, N = 317), the results present initial evidence for the validity and reliability of the EAS by demonstrating consistent relationships between the EAS and criterion measures of identity exploration (Cultural-Identity Exploration, Exploration in Depth, Exploration in Breadth, Ruminative Exploration), identity clarity (Cultural Identity Clarity, Self-Concept Clarity, Identity Coherence), and identity commitment (Identification with Commitment, Commitment Making). Furthermore, the emergent findings situate enculturation awareness within a nomological network of theoretically related constructs such as perceived agency, empathy and positive psychological outcomes. The development of the EAS has important implications for future theorising concerning the dynamic interplay between culture and the development of the self-concept.</p>

scholarly journals Capturing Enculturation Awareness: Conscious Negotiations between Culture and the Self

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jovana Balanovic
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Identity Commitment ◽  
English Speaking

<p>Enculturation (cultural acquisition during identity development) has often been conceptualised as an unconscious process of cultural internalization. However, little research has explicitly examined the degree to which people are aware of cultural influences on the self (enculturation awareness) and how varying levels of awareness may influence the development of the self-concept. Drawing from extant qualitative research (Balanovic & Ward, 2013), the current investigation addressed this paucity through the development of the Enculturation Awareness Scale (EAS), which captures the degree to which individuals have consciously considered and come to understand cultural influences on the self. Using two distinct samples drawn from English speaking, multicultural nations (sample 1, New Zealand, N = 224; sample 2, New Zealand, Australia, USA, N = 317), the results present initial evidence for the validity and reliability of the EAS by demonstrating consistent relationships between the EAS and criterion measures of identity exploration (Cultural-Identity Exploration, Exploration in Depth, Exploration in Breadth, Ruminative Exploration), identity clarity (Cultural Identity Clarity, Self-Concept Clarity, Identity Coherence), and identity commitment (Identification with Commitment, Commitment Making). Furthermore, the emergent findings situate enculturation awareness within a nomological network of theoretically related constructs such as perceived agency, empathy and positive psychological outcomes. The development of the EAS has important implications for future theorising concerning the dynamic interplay between culture and the development of the self-concept.</p>

Attending to the role of identity exploration in self-esteem

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 420-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bart Soenens ◽  
Michael D. Berzonsky ◽  
Dennis R. Papini
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Identity Styles ◽  
Identity Commitment ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Distinct Features

Although research suggests an interplay between identity development and self-esteem, most studies focused on the role of identity commitment and measured only level of self-esteem. This study examined longitudinal associations between Berzonsky’s (2011) styles of identity exploration and two distinct features of self-esteem: level of self-esteem and contingent self-esteem. Participants were 167 college students (mean age = 19 years; 66% female) who completed questionnaires tapping into identity styles and features of self-esteem at two measurement waves separated by a 4-month interval. Both information-oriented and normative styles were found to be predicted by contingent self-esteem. Follow-up analyses demonstrated that the content of contingent self-esteem predicting both identity styles was different. A diffuse-avoidant identity style was predicted mainly by low levels of self-esteem. Although we also observed some effects of identity styles on the self-esteem variables, the self-esteem variables had overall a more consistent influence on the identity styles than the other way around.

scholarly journals Validitas dan Reliabilitas Skala Psikologis Percaya Diri untuk Mengukur Tingkat Percaya Diri Siswa SMK Kota Kediri

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-65
Author(s):  
Yuanita Dwi Krisphianti ◽  
Nora Yuniar Setyaputri ◽  
Galang Surya Gumilang
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Reliability Test ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Professional Attitudes ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Level Of Confidence ◽  
Key Word ◽  
Research Stage

Self confidence is a beliaef that exists in individuals that is able to behave as what is needed in order to get results in accordance with what is needed in order to get results in accordance with what is expected. The form of confidence is shown by; believe in personal abilities, independent, positive self-concept, show up personal opinions. Self confidence is important in personality of SMK students, because SMK education preparing students to enter the workforce and developing professional attitudes. The purpose of this study is to increase self  confidence of SMK students in Kediri by using the GURU Process. The validity and reliability is important instruments is carried out to obtain accurate and accountable data in order to determine the level of confidence of SMK students in Kediri. This article is limited just results of validity and reliability from this scale. Based on the results of the validity test distributed to 50 students, 21 valid items with a reliable coefficient of 0.814. Based on the validity and reliability test of the instrument, this scale can be used to measure the self confidence of SMK students in Kediri at the next research stage.    Key Word:      psychological self confident scale, self confident, GURU process

scholarly journals Formovanie kultúrnej a etnickej identity Maoriov prostredníctvom príslušnosti ku gangu

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-84
Author(s):  
Lucia Bistárová ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Cultural Engagement ◽  
Ethnic And Cultural Identity ◽  
Cultural Identity Development ◽  
The Impact

Though often called a “heaven on Earth” New Zealand suffers from a serious problem with gangs. Ethnic gangs have dominated the New Zealand gang scene since the 70s when many Maoris left traditional rural areas and migrated in search of work to the cities but ended up in poverty because of lack of skills and poorly-paid jobs. Maori urbanization and the dual pressures of acculturation and discrimination resulted in a breakdown of the traditional Maori social structures and alienated many from their culture. Maoris who have been unable to maintain their ethnic and cultural identity through their genealogical ties and involvement in Maori culture attempt to find it elsewhere. For many of those that have lost contact with their cultural and ethnic links gangs have replaced families and community and provides individuals with a sense of belonging and safety. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the role of gangs in Maori ethnic and cultural identity development. This paper demonstrates the impact of gang environment on individual identity development and provides evidence that cultural engagement initiatives can enhance Maori identities, which in turn could increase psychological and socio-economic wellbeing.

scholarly journals The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as an example of separatism in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-104
Author(s):  
Dru C. Gladney ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cultural Engagement ◽  
Ethnic And Cultural Identity ◽  
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region ◽  
Cultural Identity Development ◽  
The Impact

Though often called a “heaven on Earth” New Zealand suffers from a serious problem with gangs. Ethnic gangs have dominated the New Zealand gang scene since the 70s when many Maoris left traditional rural areas and migrated in search of work to the cities but ended up in poverty because of lack of skills and poorly-paid jobs. Maori urbanization and the dual pressures of acculturation and discrimination resulted in a breakdown of the traditional Maori social structures and alienated many from their culture. Maoris who have been unable to maintain their ethnic and cultural identity through their genealogical ties and involvement in Maori culture attempt to find it elsewhere. For many of those that have lost contact with their cultural and ethnic links gangs have replaced families and community and provides individuals with a sense of belonging and safety. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the role of gangs in Maori ethnic and cultural identity development. This paper demonstrates the impact of gang environment on individual identity development and provides evidence that cultural engagement initiatives can enhance Maori identities, which in turn could increase psychological and socio-economic wellbeing.

scholarly journals Russification of Orthodoxy in Ukraine as a Means of Assimilation of the Ukrainian Ethnicity

2009 ◽  
pp. 150-158
Author(s):  
K. Verheles
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
The Self ◽  
National Consciousness ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Independent State ◽  
Language And Culture

Searching for Ukraine's cultural identity is one of the most urgent tasks in the process of building an independent state. Defining itself today in new coordinates, Ukraine looks back to find productive models of coexistence with certain nations. It turned out that religion and church played an important role in the self-identification of Ukrainians, who were not only markers of Ukrainianness but also formed the latter. However, not all churches that prevailed in Ukraine were focused on the interests of the Ukrainian people. The negative consequences for the development of Orthodoxy in Ukraine were the policy of Russification of the Russian autocracy, which concerned primarily the linguistic, religious and cultural spheres. These problems (the planting of a foreign language and culture) were not allowed to write until the early 1990's. Russian cultural influences were presented as brotherly aid, as Slavic solidarity in the fight against other Slavic brothers, including the Poles. Therefore, it is time to speak honestly and openly about those factors that hindered the full formation of the Ukrainian national consciousness, deprived it of a distinct identity, and led to a partial assimilation of the Ukrainian ethnic group

scholarly journals Διερεύνηση των σχέσεων της διαμόρφωσης ταυτότητας και των συμπτωμάτων ψυχοπαθολογίας σε αναδυόμενους ενήλικες

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Σπυρίδων Τάνταρος ◽  
Φωτεινή Σπαντιδάκη-Κυριαζή ◽  
Ευστάθιος Γράψας
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
Identity Commitment ◽  
Distress Symptoms ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
The Relationship

The current research aims to investigate the relationship between identity formation processes and the manifestation of symptoms of general distress in emerging adults. For the purpose of the study, 237 university students from five Universities in Greece, aged from 18 to 25, completed the following questionnaires: Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS), Symptom Checklist 90 – Revised (SCL – 90 – R) and a demographics questionnaire. The results showed that ruminative exploration and identification with commitment can significantly predict the intensity of distress symptoms. As hypothesized, significant, positive correlations emerged between the identity commitment dimensions, as well as among the identity exploration dimensions. As expected, the identity commitment dimensions were negatively correlated with ruminative exploration. However, their correlation with in-depth exploration was found negative, whereas with in-breadth exploration was found insignificant. Significant differences were observed in the levels of commitment making and ruminative exploration in regard to participants’ type of accommodation, financial status and financial independence. Most scales showed overall good reliability, with the exception of in-depth exploration, the reliability of which was found questionable.

scholarly journals Self-Concept Related to Stress in PLWHA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-89
Author(s):  
Jek Amidos Pardede ◽  
Cut Inten Balqis ◽  
Galvani Volta Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
P Value ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
A Value ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: HIV / AIDS is an infectious disease that is very dangerous and deadly. So that the self-concept of HIV / AIDS patients sees themselves negatively and causes stress.Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between self-concept and stress in PLWHA.Methods: The design of this research is correlation analytic with a cross-sectional approach. The population of this study was all HIV / AIDS patients who were in Posyansus at RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan. The sampling technique was purposive sampling technique and obtained 39 patients. The data collection tool used a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, for the self-concept questionnaire as many as 15 statements with a value of r = 0.903 with a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.914 and stress using the DASS 42 questionnaire consisting of 42 statements with a value of r = 0.916 with a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.948 . The test used for data analysis was the Chi-Square test with a p-value 0.05.Results: The results showed that the majority of self-concept was positive (92.2%) and the majority of stress was mild (51.3%) and the p-value = 0.029 0.05.Conclusion: In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between self-concept and stress in PLWHA.

Psychosocial Experiences That Support Positive Self-Concept in Children with Cleft Lip and Palate Adopted From China

2021 ◽  
pp. 105566562110512
Author(s):  
S. A. Everhart ◽  
K. M. Cochran ◽  
N. H. Lambrou ◽  
W. H. Davies ◽  
P. K. Marik
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Psychosocial Experiences ◽  
Cleft Lip Palate ◽  
English Speaking

Objective Existing psychosocial research offers little information on the unique challenges and strengths of children adopted from China with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P). The present study aimed to understand biopsychosocial factors that support positive self-concept in this population. Design Qualitative, semistructured interviews were conducted with children and their parents. Interpretive phenomenological analysis of transcribed interviews was utilized for data analysis. Setting Participants were recruited in an outpatient, pediatric multidisciplinary cleft clinic during a standard team visit. Patients, Participants Participants were ages 8 to 12 years with a diagnosis of isolated cleft lip-palate who were internationally adopted from China before the age of 2 years and English-speaking. Participants also included English-speaking parents. Results Themes reflecting data from the child and parent subsamples include: (1) child's characteristics, (2) family strengths, (3) adoption identity, (4) cultural identity, (5) coping with a cleft, and (6) social factors. Additional 2 to 3 subthemes were identified for the parent and child subsamples within each broader theme. Conclusions Findings from this sample suggested factors supporting positive self-concept included pride and self-efficacy in activities, family support, instilment of family values, strategies for coping with a cleft, family belonging, cultural exposure, and normalization of differences. Medical providers can support patients and families by providing education on surgeries, CL/P sequelae and outcomes, and pediatric medical stress. Mental health providers can screen for social and emotional challenges and provide psychoeducation on racial/ethnic socialization, identity development, and coping.

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