Biculturalism amongst ethnic minorities: Its impact for individuals and intergroup relations. (19th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chu, Eileen; White, Fiona A.; Verrelli, Stefano
• Is Part Of: Australian journal of psychology. Volume 69:Number 4(2017)
• Page Start: 229
• Page End: 236
• Publication Date: 2017-01-19
• Subjects: acculturation -- biculturalism -- dual identity -- ethnicity -- intergroup relations -- prejudice; Psychology -- Periodicals; 150.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ajpy.12153
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0004-9530

Abstract

Abstract : This review article offers an integration of acculturation, biculturalism, and intergroup relations research. Additionally, it argues that bicultural identities can be more accurately conceptualised as a third, hyphenated cultural identity (e.g., Chinese‐Australian), in addition to one's ethnic and the dominant national identity. In doing so, this article proposes that hyphenated cultural identities may be personally meaningful for many ethnic minorities and discusses the function of hyphenated cultural identification for individuals and society. Given the relevance of bicultural identification, it is argued that recognising and understanding a hyphenated cultural identity is fundamental to ethnic minorities' wellbeing, as well as improving the quality of intergroup relations in multicultural societies, such as Australia.