Turkish-Dutch Youths' Attitude Toward Violence for Defending the In-Group: What Role Does Perceived Parenting Play?

This study examines a factor that has thus far received little attention in research on attitudes toward violent in-group defense, namely, the role of perceived parental ethnic socialization. We hypothesized that perceived parental ethnic socialization (i.e., cultural socialization, egalitarianism,...

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Published in:	Peace and conflict Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 120 - 133
Main Authors:	van Bergen, Diana D, Ersanilli, Evelyn F, Pels, Trees V. M, De Ruyter, Doret J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Springfield Educational Publishing Foundation 01-05-2016 American Psychological Association
Subjects:	Adolescent Attitudes Bias Cognitive Bias Cultural capital Deprivation Egalitarianism Equality Ethnic Identity Female Human Human Migration Ingroup Outgroup Male Migrants Minority & ethnic groups Muslims Netherlands Parental Attitudes Parents & parenting Religious Beliefs Secondary school students Secondary schools Socialization Sociocultural Factors Student attitudes Violence Netherlands ingroup identity parental ethnic socialization Turkish-Dutch Muslim youth intergroup relations ethno-religious violence
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Summary:	This study examines a factor that has thus far received little attention in research on attitudes toward violent in-group defense, namely, the role of perceived parental ethnic socialization. We hypothesized that perceived parental ethnic socialization (i.e., cultural socialization, egalitarianism, bias/mistrust) affects attitudes toward violence in defense of the in-group by others as well as willingness to use such violence oneself via its influence on collective identity factors (in-group connectedness, collective deprivation, religious superiority, connectedness with mainstream society). We analyzed a sample of children of Turkish Muslim migrants in the Netherlands. The data came from a survey conducted among pupils at 7 secondary schools (age 14-18, N = 133). Results show that perceived parental ethnic socialization has an indirect effect on attitudes toward and willingness to use a violent in-group defense that runs via the collective identity factors. Perceived parental socialization that emphasizes equality is related to less willingness to use violent in-group defense. Perceived parental messages of mistrust of the other and preparation for bias were associated with a more positive attitude toward violent in-group defense by others and toward willingness to use such violence. Perceived cultural socialization correlates positively with attitude toward violent in-group defense by others and willingness to use violent in-group defense. The total size of the indirect effects of perceived parental ethnic socialization was modest. We did not find a direct effect of perceived parental socialization.
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ISSN:	1078-1919 1532-7949
DOI:	10.1037/pac0000173