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{"title":"The sense of community for the Chinese nation among different ethnic groups: The role of perceived ethnic group continuity and ethnic group identity","authors":"Weiying Ma ,&nbsp;Hua Jiang ,&nbsp;Yan Bao ,&nbsp;Guangzeng Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102222","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102222","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explored the relationship between perceived ethnic group continuity and the sense of community for the Chinese nation, and tested the mediating role of ethnic group identity among Han nationality and ethnic minorities in China. The study surveyed 3158 adolescents belonging to various ethnic groups (70 % females; M_age = 21.6 ± 2.21 years), recruited using convenience sampling. The survey included the Perceived Ethnic Group Continuity Scale, Ethnic Group Identity Scale, a Psychological Scale for Chinese Nation Community Consciousness, and a self-made demographic questionnaire. Results showed the perceived ethnic group continuity for Han nationality and ethnic minorities in China positively predicted their sense of community for the Chinese nation through the mediating effect of ethnic group identity. Perceived ethnic group continuity and ethnic group identity were found to promote the sense of community for the Chinese nation. ‘Perceived Ethnic Group Continuity-Ethnic Group Identity Integration’ theoretical model was constructed, providing a crucial psychological mechanism explanation for coordinating ethnic survival needs and national community building in global multi-ethnic states. Under the premise of fully respecting the cultural subjectivity of ethnic groups, cultivating perceptions of historical culture continuity, and constructing inclusive identity systems can effectively achieve compatible symbiosis between ethnic group and national identity. This discovery transcends the governance dilemma of ‘separate coexistence’ in traditional multiculturalism, offering an operational psychological pathway to resolve the structural tension between ‘diversity’ and ‘unity’ in multi-ethnic states. Current findings holds practical significance for China’s social harmony and offers valuable references for the harmonious development of other multi-ethnic nations worldwide.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102222"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144195653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"De Vindicta et Resistentia: The failure of migrants’ narrative resistance and the emergence of revenge narratives","authors":"Fabio Indìo Massimo Poppi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102224","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102224","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines how migrants challenge dominant master narratives, such as the Threat Narrative and the Integration Challenge Narrative, through counter-narratives that emphasize agency and contributions to host societies. Drawing on interviews with 93 participants from 22 countries, the research analyzes the transformation of counter-narratives when resistance fails, often leading to the emergence of revenge narratives. These narratives, shaped by systemic exclusion and interpersonal betrayals, reflect a shift from seeking inclusion to expressing frustration and retribution. The analysis reveals common structural patterns: counter-narratives begin with positive framing that contradicts the master narrative, followed by a pivotal negative event or series of events, culminating in the development of a revenge narrative. By exploring this narrative evolution, the study highlights the emotional and sociocultural dynamics of resistance and exclusion, contributing to broader discussions on migration, narrative studies, and the mechanisms by which marginalized groups navigate systemic inequalities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102224"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144195654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Looking for an agreed-upon definition of teachers’ intercultural competence in a divided society","authors":"Miri Shonfeld ,&nbsp;Noa Shapira ,&nbsp;Janan Faraj Falah ,&nbsp;Daniela Friedman","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102223","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102223","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In societies with diverse cultural compositions, cross-cultural conflicts often stem from misunderstandings and differing worldviews. Intercultural competence (IC) is a critical tool for addressing these challenges, fostering tolerance, acceptance, and societal harmony. However, teaching cannot proceed effectively without a clear and widely accepted definition of IC. This research aimed to address this need by employing a consensus-building process based on Delphi Methodology. Thirty-five experts in the field of intercultural education, researcher, policy makers, researchers and teacher educators in higher education institutions, participated in three iterative rounds to refine 61 statements into 21 core components, resulting in a definition of IC tailored to the Israeli context. The experts, representing diverse cultural backgrounds, contributed varied perspectives, enriching the inclusivity and depth of the findings. While focused on the Israeli educational system, the study’s findings have potential applications in informing IC development programs and policies in other multicultural settings, offering insights into fostering inclusion and equity in education.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102223"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144189889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From inclusive schools to inclusive societies: School diversity climate and adolescents' academic achievement and social well-being","authors":"Fabio Maratia ,&nbsp;Beatrice Bobba ,&nbsp;Abigail Cohen ,&nbsp;Babalwa Kwanele ,&nbsp;Aaminah Norris ,&nbsp;José R. Lizárraga ,&nbsp;Maha Elsinbawi ,&nbsp;Elisabetta Crocetti","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102215","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102215","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Schools are increasingly culturally diverse. Yet, it is unclear whether a positive school diversity climate influences students' academic achievement and social well-being, and the role of school belonging in explaining this effect. A total of 1156 adolescents (<em>M</em>_age = 15.69, 51.65 % females and 48.35 % males) residents in the Emilia-Romagna region, Italy, participated in a longitudinal study with four assessments across one year. Most participants (78.96 %) belonged to the majority group (i.e., both they and their parents were born in Italy), while 21.04 % had a migrant background (i.e., themselves or at least one of their parents was born outside Italy). Results highlighted meaningful associations between school diversity climate and adolescents' academic achievement and social well-being. Concurrently, both perceived equal treatment and support for contact and cooperation were associated with adolescents' higher academic achievement and social well-being. Longitudinally, perceived equal treatment by teachers led to a higher sense of school belonging, contributing to increased social well-being. Students' migrant background moderated the impact of school diversity climate on youth's social well-being. Overall, findings highlight how inclusive schools can generate more inclusive societies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102215"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144169131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ethical cognizance as love in action: Turning toward the world by attending with care","authors":"José I. Rodríguez","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102213","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102213","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This essay examines ethical cognizance as a conceptual perspective for experiencing love as a dynamic, relational, and ethically grounded phenomenon. Departing from conventional emotive definitions, the analysis positions love as an intentional praxis of moral engagement. Ethical cognizance, comprising the interrelated dimensions of identity, intentionality, agency, context, and awareness, serves as a theoretical and practical lens for understanding love in action. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from philosophy and relational ethics, the discussion elucidates the transformative potential of ethical cognizance in fostering moral clarity, deepening relational interconnectedness, and enhancing collective flourishing. By advancing a synthesis of theoretical inquiry and applied practice, the essay underscores the capacity of ethical cognizance to engender a more equitable and compassionate society through the deliberate enactment of relational ethics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102213"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144169132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Internalisation and negotiation: Everyday life practice and spatial production of residents in tourism villages on the China–North Korea border","authors":"Ling Han ,&nbsp;Lan Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102214","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102214","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Research on rural tourism in border regions—where national security, local development, and international cooperation intersect—remains underexplored, despite their growing geopolitical and socio-cultural significance. This study foregrounds the agency of local residents and the power of everyday life in shaping the spatial evolution of rural tourism. Drawing on fieldwork in a China–North Korea border village, it reveals that residents adopt two behavioural logics in their everyday engagement with the production of tourism space: ‘internalisation’ and ‘negotiation’. Internalisation is enacted through strategies such as embedding, integration, and derivation, while negotiation unfolds through tactics including avoidance, silence, complaint, detour, and dialogue. These practices reconfigure community social relations and give rise to a production dynamic that integrates instrumental and value rationalities. The region’s ‘fusion culture’ provides the sociocultural grounding through which residents construct place-based meanings and informal norms in tourism interactions, reflecting the creativity of everyday life and the importance of localised practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102214"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144169133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Love as a universal phenomenon: Data from nine non-WEIRD societies","authors":"Piotr Sorokowski ,&nbsp;Marina Butovskaya ,&nbsp;Agata Groyecka-Bernard ,&nbsp;Tomas Huanca ,&nbsp;Amit Kumar ,&nbsp;Upma Manral ,&nbsp;Oneyekachi M. Odo ,&nbsp;Ike E. Onyishi ,&nbsp;Esther C. Velasco ,&nbsp;Adam Bode ,&nbsp;Salawu H. Abu ,&nbsp;Keshav Prasai ,&nbsp;Marta Kowal","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102211","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102211","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Love has long been hypothesized to be a universal human experience. However, most studies testing this claim have relied on historical data or heavily focused on WEIRD populations. In this study, we go beyond WEIRD by analysing data from nine societies with distinct ecological and cultural backgrounds, whose lifestyles are believed to more closely approximate those of human ancestors, rather than those of highly industrialized societies of today. These societies include: Aborigines from Australia, Bhotiya from India, Fulani from Nigeria, Hadza from Tanzania, Igbo from Nigeria, Kimeru from Kenya, Meru from Tanzania, Nepalis from Kathmandu, and Tsimane from Bolivia (<em>N</em> = 937, 43 % men, <em>M</em>_<em>age</em> = 33.51, <em>SD</em>_<em>age</em> = 10.59). Across all cultures, participants reported high levels of intimacy, passion, and commitment, the three core components of romantic love. Individual differences in love’s intensity were greater than cultural differences, though cultural variation suggests some influence of cultural factors on love experiences. Additionally, the pattern of higher intimacy and commitment compared to passion closely aligns with findings from WEIRD samples. Overall, the present study provides further evidence for the universality of romantic love.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102211"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144169130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immigrants’ sense of belonging in Quebec: The role of perceived discrimination and participation in associations and sports","authors":"Robert Djogbenou ,&nbsp;Vissého Adjiwanou ,&nbsp;Solène Lardoux","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102209","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102209","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In many Western countries, whether immigrants participate and develop a sense of belonging to the host society is becoming increasingly significant. The current literature on the ‘integration paradox’ describing the largely positive effect of social integration on immigrants’ sense of belonging is weakened by several confounding factors. This study examines the relationship between social integration (participation in associations and sports) and immigrants’ sense of belonging while assessing the potential mediating role of perceived discrimination. Using data collected in 2020 from 1113 immigrants as part of a survey on participation dynamics among immigrants in Quebec, we conducted 1) propensity score matching to compare immigrants who participate in associations and sports with those who do not and 2) structural equation modeling to examine perceived discrimination as a mediator between participation and immigrants’ sense of belonging. Results show that participation in associations and sports significantly improves immigrants’ sense of belonging, even after correcting for selection bias in the propensity score matching analysis. In the structural equation model, the results show that the higher the level of participation in association and sports among immigrants, the more likely they are to report discrimination. However, this effect does not entirely cancel out the direct and positive impact of participation in associations and sports activities on immigrants’ sense of belonging. Finally, the results show a more significant effect on immigrants from Europe/the United States and Asia/the Middle East than those from Africa, Latin America/the Caribbean. This study provides practical suggestions for targeted interventions to address these disparities. Besides providing valuable insights for policymakers in integration, our results could also help immigrants to participate fully in their host society.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102209"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144138833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Identity development in multicultural experiences: The role of ethnic relations and cultural awareness","authors":"Lipaz Shamoa-Nir ,&nbsp;Stephen Milford","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102210","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102210","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores identity exploration among undergraduate students (<em>N</em> = 39) during an Israeli-Jewish dialogue course in Israel. The thematic analysis revealed three central aspects of self-exploration within a multicultural context: (a) Everyday campus interactions – informal and voluntary encounters with Arab peers often served as catalysts for personal reflection on identity; (b) Collective identity and cultural awareness – Jewish participants highlighted a strong sense of shared ethnic identity, which was reinforced and expanded through intercultural engagement, enhancing both group cohesion and cultural understanding; and (c) Differences in identity exploration among Jewish subgroups – while secular participants tended to prioritize practical, goal-oriented interactions, religious participants engaged in more profound, introspective identity exploration. Despite these differences, participants across both groups incorporated new cultural perspectives into their evolving sense of self. These findings provide evidence of situational context affecting identity formation, especially ethno-religious diversity, and expand our understanding of identity development during young adulthood.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 102210"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144154755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Masochistic love as the game of power in Eastern Europe – Bruno Schulz","authors":"Amadeusz Citlak","doi":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102212","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijintrel.2025.102212","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bruno Schulz is one of the most famous Polish-Jewish artists in the world. Socio-cultural circumstances and individual preferences enabled Schulz to create his expression of love, which was unique and inconsistent with the prevailing standards. The article aims to analyse the concept of masochism experienced in non-WEIRD culture, i.e., in Eastern Europe, using Bruno Schulz as an extraordinary example. The analysis will concern his erotic love expressed in the form of masochistic desires. The theoretical context will be provided to a large extent by a psychological theory originating from non-WEIRD culture, i.e., the theory of striving for power developed in Kazimierz Twardowski's School (Lvov-Warsaw School) in the first half of the 20th century. Accepting the theory developed in that region and at that time allows us to look at masochistic tendencies not as a disorder and pathology but as a potentially important source of individual power and strength. The Eastern Poland of that time was dominated by traditional family values `and a rigorous sexual ethos, which created an oppressive space for non-standard forms of erotic love. In the case of Schulz, these were sadomasochistic tendencies that could be expressed through appropriate artistic and literary means. The study of Schulz's masochism is supplemented by the analysis of his patriotic attitude, which he also could not express overtly (for political reasons, i.e., Soviet and Nazi oppression). He consciously accepted the sadomasochistic relationship with the Soviet regime to act against it. In both cases, his masochism seems to express a specific game of power and not the pathological, destructive perversion. Schulz's masochism was deeply rooted in socio-cultural circumstances of Galicia, and it needs non-WEIRD explanations to understand its nature better. It does not correspond to the psychiatric categories of the first half of the 20th century, but it is closer to the modern concept of masochism, which is understood as a dimension and not a category. Masochism can be a positive force, essential in maintaining mental balance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48216,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Intercultural Relations","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 102212"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144099542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}