Individualism, nationalism, ethnocentrism and authoritarianism evidence from Flanders by means of structural equation modeling
PhD ceremony: Mr. T. Toharudin, 13.15 uur, Academiegebouw, Broerstraat 5, Groningen
Thesis: Individualism, nationalism, ethnocentrism and authoritarianism evidence from Flanders by means of structural equation modeling
Promotor(s): prof. H Folmer
Faculty: Spatial Sciences
The relationships between individualism, nationalism, ethnocentrism and authoritarianism have been discussed amongst others in the political, philosophical and sociological literature. However, empirical analyses of their interdependencies are still scarce. That is why the main purpose of this thesis is to analyze empirically these interdependencies on the basis of the General Election Study for Belgium in 1991, 1995 and 1999.
For that purpose the author uses a continuous time model estimated by means of a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The reason for continuous time modeling is that socio-economic processes such as the development of political preferences, are the outcomes of large numbers of decisions taken by large numbers of different actors at different points in time. This basic feature gives rise to continuously evolving socio-economic dynamics rather than to processes that change at specific discrete points in time only. The effects found in discrete time in fact are part of an ongoing process. Particularly, equality at a single point in time may be consistent with quite different auto- or cross-lagged effect functions across time.
The reason for using SEM is to account for measurement errors and to handle unobserved variables. Individualism, nationalism, ethnocentrism and authoritarianism are unobserved latent variables that can only be measured by means of observed variables. Toharudin found a positive reciprocal relationship between authoritarianism and ethnocentrism. The relationship from authoritarianism to individualism is positive instead of negative.There is a positive effect from from ethnocentrism to individualism and vice versa. Finally, there are positive impacts from individualism and ethnocentrism on nationalism.
Last modified: | 13 March 2020 01.16 a.m. |
More news
-
25 September 2024
Smart energy transition calls for inclusive approach
UG scientist Christian Zuidema discusses how we can jointly move towards a sustainable society. A smart transition requires a better distribution of advantages and disadvantages, he argues.
-
22 August 2024
NWO awards grant to major research into the relationship between rural areas and cities
The relation between rural areas and cities have been under pressure in recent years and require future-proof spatial solutions. This is why the Fertile Soils project, in which 10 knowledge institutes and 30 practical partners work together,...
-
08 July 2024
New collaboration between UGBS and Faculty of Spatial Sciences: education for professionals
Bringing together knowledge and experience will provide new educational opportunities for professionals working in a variety of organisations.