| Přispěvatelé: |
Ellemers, N., Derks, B., Laar, C. van, Scheepers, D.T., Dijk, E. van, Phalet, K., Turner, R.N., Leiden University |
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This dissertation examines the relations between two ethnic groups in Kosovo who have lived segregated since the Kosovo War (1998-1999), Kosovar Albanians and Kosovar Serbs. The main research question I examined is how contact between the segregated Kosovar Albanian majority and Kosovar Serb minority can be stimulated. Across five studies, I investigated the role of social identity complexity and inclusiveness, as well as distinctiveness threat in the willingness of Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo to interact. Overall, the findings reveal that the generation of Kosovars who grew up after the war have a very limited intention to invest in a peaceful and inclusive society. Using a social identity approach, I outline several social psychological barriers that play a role here, ranging from negative interethnic relations and reluctance to form relationships with Kosovars belonging to other ethnic groups, to difficulties in integrating one’s ethnic identity (Albanian or Serbian) into a new national Kosovar identity that is still in development since the country gained independence in 2008. The dissertation also discusses the importance and the prospects of fostering more inclusive social identities among Kosovar Albanians and Kosovar Serbs to live together in peace as they develop the new nation of Kosovo. |
