Methods of Social Identity Analysis: Problems and Prospects for Their Resolution (Brief Review)
- Authors: Bovina I.B.1, Bovin B.G.2
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Affiliations:
- Moscow State University of Psychology and Education
- Federal State Institution Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia
- Issue: Vol 21, No 2 (2024)
- Pages: 633-656
- Section: CURRENT TRENDS IN PERSONALITY RESEARCH
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/2313-1683/article/view/326309
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.22363/2313-1683-2024-21-2-633-656
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/MAIMEA
- ID: 326309
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What are the methods of social identity analysis in terms of the radicalization risk assessment model? The answer to this question determines the aim of the proposed brief review. On the one hand, the model of assessing the risk of radicalization in adolescence and youth is based on the ideas of the social identity approach as well as on the uncertainty-identity model. As a result, the predominant interest is directed towards the methods developed in the field of social identity approach. On the other hand, it seems possible to expand the scope of analysis, including the tools used in other theoretical frameworks. By integrating these two lines of research, three main types of social identity analysis tools (associative technique tools, scales, and social identity mapping) are identified and critically analyzed. Conclusions are made about the advantages of each social identity measurement tool. In addition, it is emphasized that within the framework of the risk assessment model, it would be most appropriate to develop a complex methodological strategy, including a modified version of the Twenty Statements Test , followed by social identity mapping.
About the authors
Inna B. Bovina
Moscow State University of Psychology and Education
Author for correspondence.
Email: innabovina@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9497-6199
SPIN-code: 9663-3747
Doctor of Psychology, Professor at the Faculty of Legal Psychology
29 Sretenka St, 127051 Moscow, Russian FederationBoris G. Bovin
Federal State Institution Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia
Email: bovinbg@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9255-7372
PhD in Psychology, Associate Professor, Leading Researcher
15A, Narvskaya St, bldg 1, 125130 Moscow, Russian FederationReferences
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