Identity experiences of black people in the Netherlands
- Zonneveld, Renée, Brand, Susanne B.E., Adams, Byron G.
- Authors: Zonneveld, Renée , Brand, Susanne B.E. , Adams, Byron G.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Identity , Identity experiences , Acculturation
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/260306 , uj:27406 , Citation: Renée Zonneveld, Susanne B. E. Brand & Byron G. Adams (2017) Identity experiences of black people in the Netherlands, Journal of Psychology in Africa, 27:2, 141-149. , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2017.1301709
- Description: Abstract: In this study, we used the tri-dimensional model of identity and acculturation strategies to explore how black people living in the Netherlands define themselves We used a qualitative survey design in which 14 participants (females = 8; age range 21 to 58) completed open-ended questions about their experiences of being black in the Netherlands Data was analysed using hermeneutic phenomenology in three steps: naive understanding, structural analysis, and comprehensive understanding We derived several main themes: Acceptance; Inclusion; Stereotypes; Social membership; Personspecific characteristics; Separation (Contributors); and Social Status We associated the themes Acceptance, Inclusion, and Separation (Contributors) with acculturation and acculturative strategies The other themes can be connected to the tri-dimensional identity model Social membership and Social status are related to the social and relational aspects of identity, while Person-specific characteristics can be linked to personal identity Lastly, the theme Stereotypes can be related to both acculturation and racism, but also personal identity as it shows how the participants perceive their self-concept to contradict the beliefs that mainstream Dutch society holds about them We conclude that identity construction among the black respondents was reliant on both their ethnic community membership and their membership of the mainstream Dutch community.
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- Authors: Zonneveld, Renée , Brand, Susanne B.E. , Adams, Byron G.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Identity , Identity experiences , Acculturation
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/260306 , uj:27406 , Citation: Renée Zonneveld, Susanne B. E. Brand & Byron G. Adams (2017) Identity experiences of black people in the Netherlands, Journal of Psychology in Africa, 27:2, 141-149. , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2017.1301709
- Description: Abstract: In this study, we used the tri-dimensional model of identity and acculturation strategies to explore how black people living in the Netherlands define themselves We used a qualitative survey design in which 14 participants (females = 8; age range 21 to 58) completed open-ended questions about their experiences of being black in the Netherlands Data was analysed using hermeneutic phenomenology in three steps: naive understanding, structural analysis, and comprehensive understanding We derived several main themes: Acceptance; Inclusion; Stereotypes; Social membership; Personspecific characteristics; Separation (Contributors); and Social Status We associated the themes Acceptance, Inclusion, and Separation (Contributors) with acculturation and acculturative strategies The other themes can be connected to the tri-dimensional identity model Social membership and Social status are related to the social and relational aspects of identity, while Person-specific characteristics can be linked to personal identity Lastly, the theme Stereotypes can be related to both acculturation and racism, but also personal identity as it shows how the participants perceive their self-concept to contradict the beliefs that mainstream Dutch society holds about them We conclude that identity construction among the black respondents was reliant on both their ethnic community membership and their membership of the mainstream Dutch community.
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Identity and acculturation : the case for Africa
- Adams, Byron G., Van De Vijver, Fons J. R.
- Authors: Adams, Byron G. , Van De Vijver, Fons J. R.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Personal identity , Relational identity , Social identity
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/260299 , uj:27405 , Citation: Byron G. Adams & Fons J. R. van de Vijver (2017) Identity and acculturation: The case for Africa, Journal of Psychology in Africa, 27:2, 115-121. , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2017.1301699
- Description: Abstract: Despite the multicultural nature of African societies, there is still very little knowledge about acculturation and its association with identity on this continent Acculturation processes and outcomes are strongly associated with identity The objective of this article is to relate different models of acculturation (unidimensional, bi-dimensional, multidimensional) with the tri-dimensional model of identity (personal, relational, and social) Social identity components, such as ethnicity, religion, and culture, suggest a need for modification of Western models of acculturation to embrace the multifaceted realities of non-Western multicultural societies The social complexity and the continuous transition within African societies provides unique opportunities to examine and further develop the multidimensional acculturation models to take into account the social complexity which informs identity issues both within and across different African nations.
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- Authors: Adams, Byron G. , Van De Vijver, Fons J. R.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Personal identity , Relational identity , Social identity
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/260299 , uj:27405 , Citation: Byron G. Adams & Fons J. R. van de Vijver (2017) Identity and acculturation: The case for Africa, Journal of Psychology in Africa, 27:2, 115-121. , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2017.1301699
- Description: Abstract: Despite the multicultural nature of African societies, there is still very little knowledge about acculturation and its association with identity on this continent Acculturation processes and outcomes are strongly associated with identity The objective of this article is to relate different models of acculturation (unidimensional, bi-dimensional, multidimensional) with the tri-dimensional model of identity (personal, relational, and social) Social identity components, such as ethnicity, religion, and culture, suggest a need for modification of Western models of acculturation to embrace the multifaceted realities of non-Western multicultural societies The social complexity and the continuous transition within African societies provides unique opportunities to examine and further develop the multidimensional acculturation models to take into account the social complexity which informs identity issues both within and across different African nations.
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Identity at work : exploring strategies for identity work
- Adams, Byron G., Crafford, Anne
- Authors: Adams, Byron G. , Crafford, Anne
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Working environment - South Africa , Identity (Philosophical concept)
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5987 , ISSN 2071-0763 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8616
- Description: Orientation: This study explored strategies for identity work that are central to the negotiation and regulation of employee work identity. Research purpose: The main aim of this study was to explore employee narratives and identify the strategies available to them in the process of identity work, as they defined themselves at work. Motivation for the study: As there is a scarcity of research on identity work in South Africa, this study wanted to advance knowledge about identity work and the strategies used for regulating and negotiating an identity at work by exploring these constructs in this context. Research design, approach and method: A qualitative research process formed the basis for this study. Nineteen employees from a global manufacturing company participated in two semi-structured in-depth interviews. Grounded theory was applied to analyse and interpret the data. Main findings: Nine strategies for identity work were identified and categorised into four broad themes (personal philosophies; relationships; career management and negotiating balance). Practical/managerial implications: Employees followed various strategies for defining themselves at work and this may have some implications for employee work engagement and productivity. Contribution/value-add: This study expands on current theoretical knowledge of identity work, and provides insights into the strategies people use to regulate and negotiate their identities at work.
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- Authors: Adams, Byron G. , Crafford, Anne
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Working environment - South Africa , Identity (Philosophical concept)
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5987 , ISSN 2071-0763 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8616
- Description: Orientation: This study explored strategies for identity work that are central to the negotiation and regulation of employee work identity. Research purpose: The main aim of this study was to explore employee narratives and identify the strategies available to them in the process of identity work, as they defined themselves at work. Motivation for the study: As there is a scarcity of research on identity work in South Africa, this study wanted to advance knowledge about identity work and the strategies used for regulating and negotiating an identity at work by exploring these constructs in this context. Research design, approach and method: A qualitative research process formed the basis for this study. Nineteen employees from a global manufacturing company participated in two semi-structured in-depth interviews. Grounded theory was applied to analyse and interpret the data. Main findings: Nine strategies for identity work were identified and categorised into four broad themes (personal philosophies; relationships; career management and negotiating balance). Practical/managerial implications: Employees followed various strategies for defining themselves at work and this may have some implications for employee work engagement and productivity. Contribution/value-add: This study expands on current theoretical knowledge of identity work, and provides insights into the strategies people use to regulate and negotiate their identities at work.
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