Social Identity on a National Scale: Optimal Distinctiveness and Young People's Self-Expression Through Musical Preference
Social Identity on a National Scale: Optimal Distinctiveness and Young People's Self-Expression Through Musical Preference
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DOI：
10.1177/1368430209102841
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发表时间：
2009-05-01
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4.4
通讯作者：
Abrams, Dominic
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作者：
Abrams, Dominic
最佳独特性理论（ODT）和自我分类理论认为，与适度独特的社会类别相关联，而不是一般或独特的社会类别，应该是自我概念的核心。研究1分析了来自2，624名18-21奥尔兹的代表性样本的客观和自我报告行为指标。与ODT一致，受访者更喜欢具有中等水平的音乐风格，而不是独特或一般水平的客观流行度，他们报告说，在他们的音乐身份上投入了更多的资源，并做出了更强的行为承诺。研究2，使用49名来自同一年龄组的学生，证实了感知受欢迎程度与客观受欢迎程度独立于熟悉每种风格。与ODT一致，年轻人音乐归属的独特性似乎有助于他们的社会身份。
Optimal distinctiveness theory (ODT) and self-categorization theory hold that association with moderately distinctive, rather than general or unique, social categories should be more central to self-conception. Study 1 analyzes objective and self-report behavioural indicators from a representative sample of 2,624 18-21 year olds. Consistent with ODT, respondents preferring styles of music with intermediate levels, rather than unique or general levels, of objective popularity reported investing more resources in, and stronger behavioural commitment to, their music identity. Study 2, using 49 students from the same age cohort, confirmed that perceived popularity was related to objective popularity independent of familiarity with each style. In line with ODT, the distinctiveness of young people's musical affiliations appears to contribute to their social identity.