Differential Influence of Same- and Cross-Ethnic Friends on Ethnic-Racial Identity Development in Early Adolescence

• Jugert, Philipp ^[1] ; Leszczensky, Lars ^[2] ; Pink, Sebastian ^[2]
  1. [1] University of Duisburg-Essen

     University of Duisburg-Essen

     Kreisfreie Stadt Essen, Alemania

     
  2. [2] University of Mannheim

     University of Mannheim

     Stadtkreis Mannheim, Alemania

     
• Localización: Child development, ISSN 0009-3920, Vol. 91, Nº. 3, 2020, págs. 949-963
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Recent research has shown that peers influence ethnic-racial identity (ERI) development during early adolescence. Arguments based on social identity theory, however, suggest that only same-ethnic but not cross-ethnic friends are important for ERI development. Using longitudinal social network analysis, we examined peer influence of both same- and cross-ethnic friends on ERI attachment and private regard. Data were drawn from six ethnically diverse schools in Western Germany (N = 1,349; Mage = 13.3). Our results provide empirical evidence for early adolescents? ERI being influenced by same- but less by cross-ethnic friends. Considering peers? ethnicity therefore is crucial for understanding peer influence on ERI development.