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A Hierarchical (Multicomponent) Model of In-Group Identification: Examining in Russian Samples

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 June 2015

Andrey V. Lovakov ,
Elena R. Agadullina  and
Evgeny N. Osin
Andrey V. Lovakov*
Affiliation:
National Research University Higher School of Economics (Russia)
Elena R. Agadullina
Affiliation:
National Research University Higher School of Economics (Russia)
Evgeny N. Osin
Affiliation:
National Research University Higher School of Economics (Russia)
*
*Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Andrey Lovakov. Department of Psychology. National Research University Higher School of Economics, 20. Myasnitskaya Ulitsa. Moscow (Russia). 101000. E-mail lovakov@hse.ru
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of Leach et al.’s (2008) model of in-group identification in two studies using Russian samples (overall N = 621). In Study 1, a series of multi-group confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the hierarchical model of in-group identification, which included two second-order factors, self-definition (individual self-stereotyping, and in-group homogeneity) and self-investment (satisfaction, solidarity, and centrality), fitted the data well for all four group identities (ethnic, religious, university, and gender) (CFI > .93, TLI > .92, RMSEA < .06, SRMR < .06) and demonstrated a better fit, compared to the alternative models. In Study 2, the construct validity and reliability of the Russian version of the in-group identification measure was examined. Results show that these measures have adequate psychometric properties. In short, our results show that Leach et al.’s model is reproduced in Russian culture. The Russian version of this measure can be recommended for use in future in-group research in Russian-speaking samples.

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identityin-group identificationsocial identitygroupself-stereotyping

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The Spanish Journal of Psychology , Volume 18 , 2015 , E32
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Copyright © Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid 2015 

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