Marginality, Stress and Ethnic Identification in an Acculturated Aboriginal Community.

Berry, John W.

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Publication Date: 1970

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Marginality, Stress and Ethnic Identification in an Acculturated Aboriginal Community

Berry, John W.

J Cross Cult Psychol, 1, 3, 239-252, Sep '70

Study is an evaluation of aspects of the marginality theory," which attempted to comprehend the psychological traits noticed in groups of persons caught between two cultures, and who were, hence, marginal" to both. Data collected in an Australian aboriginal community only partly supports this theory. (RJ)

Descriptors: Aboriginal Australians, Acculturation, Attitude Change, Behavior Theories, Ethnic Studies, Identification (Psychology), Measurement Techniques, Psychological Patterns, Social Change

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