Balancing out bonding and bridging capital: Social network correlates of multicultural identity configurations among Russian migrants to Canada

Doucerain, Marina M.; Amiot, Catherine E. et Ryder, Andrew G. (2021). « Balancing out bonding and bridging capital: Social network correlates of multicultural identity configurations among Russian migrants to Canada ». Self and Identity.

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Compartmentalization (keeping identities separate) and integration (creating a single overarching identity) are two ways in which people can manage their multiple cultural identities. This study examined social network correlates of these two configurations among immigrants from the Former Soviet Union to Canada (N= 137). Drawing on sociological theories, we focused on egocentric network indices reflecting bonding capital – the benefits from being embedded in a community – and bridging capital – the benefits from outward-looking social connections. Further, we considered the differential role of three culturally-defined subnetworks: mainstream, heritage, and third-culture connections. The latter played in critical role in fostering identity integration. Network configurations striking a balance between boosting mainstream density and limiting heritage density seemed to be optimally related to identity integration.

Type:	Article de revue scientifique
Mots-clés ou Sujets:	cultural identity; social networks; identity integration; social capital; immigrants
Unité d'appartenance:	Faculté des sciences humaines > Département de psychologie
Déposé par:	Mme Marina Doucerain
Date de dépôt:	18 mai 2021 09:00
Dernière modification:	20 avr. 2022 23:10
Adresse URL :	http://archipel.uqam.ca/id/eprint/14278

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