认同融合理论研究述评

Review of Identity Fusion

认同融合(Identity Fusion)是一种深层次的、发自内心的与群体的统一感,其特征是个人认同与社会认同之间具有可渗透性的边界。本文阐述了认同融合的概念、原则和测量方式,辨析了其与社会认同在群体关系类型、内涵和作用机制及对结果变量的预测等方面的异同;着重分析了其对极端内群体行为和助人行为的预测,探讨了意志感和抗伤害的信念的中介作用;最后,在概念界定、产生根源、研究方法、积极消极结果、文化特色研究等方面进行了分析和展望。

Identity fusion is a visceral feeling of oneness with the group, characterized by the permeable borders between the personal and social identities. This article introduced the concept, principles and measures of identity fusion;distinguished the differences between identity fusion and group identification from many aspects, such as, types of group ties, implications, functional mechanism and predictions on the outcomes;emphasized on effects of fusion on extreme pro-group actions and helping behaviors;discussed the mediating effects of individual agency and perception of in-vulnerability;finally, the analysis and prospects on definition, origins of fusion, research methods, positive or negative results and cultural studies were given.