Ethnic Identity and Self-Esteem: A Review and Integration
- 1 May 1991
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences
- Vol. 13 (2), 193-208
- https://doi.org/10.1177/07399863910132005
Abstract
In order to clarify the relationship between ethnic identity and self-esteem, this article identifies a number of components of ethnic identity and examines research linking each component to self-esteem. Research generally has found a weak or inconsistent relationship between self-esteem and the following components: negative stereotypes of one's group; acceptance versus rejection of one's group membership; knowledge about one's group; and commitment to the group. Failure to find a clearer relationship may be a result of not taking into account the ethnic group member's relationship to the mainstream culture. There is evidence to suggest that a strong ethnic identity, when accompanied by a positive mainstream orientation, is related to high self-esteem, whereas without some adaptation to the mainstream it may be problematic.Keywords
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