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Analyzing the Determinants of Group Identity among Alevis in Turkey: A National Survey Study
Turkish Studies (2013)
  • Cigdem V. Sirin, University of Texas at El Paso
Abstract

This study systematically explores the factors that affect collective identity associations within the Alevi community in Turkey by employing the social identity approach and examining survey data collected through fieldwork. The results show that Kurdish Alevis express lower levels of attachment to their religious identity as compared to Turkish Alevis. The results also indicate that personal experiences of discrimination tend to increase one's prioritization of Alevi identity. Last, no significant differences are observed regarding group identity between Alevis who reside in urban areas and those who live in rural areas.

Publication Date
2013
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Copyright © Taylor & Francis and Informa UK Limited, an Informa Group Company. Link: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14683849.2013.766983#preview
Citation Information
Cigdem V. Sirin. "Analyzing the Determinants of Group Identity among Alevis in Turkey: A National Survey Study" Turkish Studies Vol. 14 Iss. 1 (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/cigdemvsirin/15/