Identity in Action: Predictors of Feminist Self-Identification and Collective Action |
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Authors: | Jaclyn A. Nelson Miriam Liss Mindy J. Erchull Molly M. Hurt Laura R. Ramsey Dixie L. Turner Megan E. Haines |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Psychology, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401-5300, USA
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Abstract: | The present study sought to explore how women's life experiences influenced their beliefs, and how those beliefs in turn influenced feminist self-identification. Additionally, we sought to determine whether feminist self-identification led to increased collective action on behalf of women. Female participants (N?=?282) from two US college campuses and online listservs completed an online survey assessing feminist self-identification, collective action, and life experiences. Conservative, liberal, and radical beliefs were assessed as were evaluations of feminists. A structural equation model was used to explore these relationships; life experiences were found to influence women's beliefs, which in turn influenced feminist self-identification, which influenced collective action. We found that life experiences may serve as a catalyst for both feminist self-identification and collective action. |
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