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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology of Religion
  • Conflict Studies

Background:

  • Religious identity is often oversimplified, neglecting its multifaceted nature.
  • Understanding diverse identity construals is vital for intergroup relations, particularly in post-conflict societies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the multi-faceted nature of religious identity (religious, cultural, political).
  • To examine the implications of these identity dimensions for intergroup outcomes in a post-conflict setting.
  • To develop and validate a scale measuring religious identity construals.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-method approach combining qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Three studies conducted in Northern Ireland with Catholic and Protestant participants.
  • Development and validation of a 14-item scale for religious, cultural, and political identity construals.

Main Results:

  • Identified and reliably measured three dimensions of religious identity: religious, cultural, and political.
  • Demonstrated that different combinations of these identity construals predict intergroup outcomes.
  • Found significant relationships between identity dimensions and forgiveness, collective action, and allyship.

Conclusions:

  • Religious identity is reliably measurable across religious, cultural, and political dimensions.
  • These dimensions have significant implications for fostering peace and reconciliation in divided societies.
  • The findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of religious identity in conflict and peacebuilding contexts.