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    • Social Psychology
    • Consumer Behavior
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Increasing ethnic diversity leads to more mixed-ethnic individuals who challenge traditional identity categories.
    • External perceptions and labeling significantly impact how mixed-ethnic individuals form their identity.
    • Existing research on mixed-ethnic consumer identity formation and its market impact is limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a multidimensional scale for measuring mixed-ethnic identity (MEI).
    • To explore the relationship between components of MEI and consumer dispositions.
    • To provide insights into the social identity of mixed-ethnic consumers.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and validation of a 13-component multidimensional scale for MEI.
    • Data collection across three diverse countries: Canada, United States, and United Kingdom.
    • Examination of MEI components' relationships with established consumer disposition variables.

    Main Results:

    • Successful development and validation of the multidimensional MEI scale.
    • Identification of 13 distinct components of mixed-ethnic identity.
    • Demonstration of significant relationships between MEI components and consumer dispositions.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed MEI scale offers a robust tool for understanding mixed-ethnic identity.
    • Mixed-ethnic identity significantly influences consumer dispositions and market segmentation.
    • Findings have implications for both identity theory and practical marketing strategies.