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Examining the Relationship Between Identity Dimensions of Individuals and Political Consent

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 3, 295 - 301, 27.09.2025

Feridun Kaya , Alper İplikci

https://doi.org/10.35365/ctjpp.25.3.09

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the predictive role of individuals' identity dimensions on the dimensions of political consent. The study, conducted in 2024, included 49 men (16.5%) and 248 women (83.5%) aged between 18 and 25. The data collection tools used in the study were the Personal Information Form (PIF), the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS), and the Political Consent Scale (PCS). Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to determine the relationships between the variables in the study. Subsequently, the predictive role of identity dimensions on political consent dimensions was examined through path analysis. The results of path analysis revealed that the identification with commitment (IWC) and exploration in breadth (EIB) dimensions of identity development significantly predicted the responsibility dimension of political consent, explaining 20% of the variance in this variable. Furthermore, the exploration in breadth and ruminative exploration (RE) dimensions significantly predicted the truth dimension of political consent, accounting for 94% of the variance. Another finding indicated that the IWC, commitment making (CM), and RE dimensions of identity development significantly predicted the competence dimension of political consent, explaining 82% of the variance in this variable. Finally, IWC, CM, exploration in depth (EID), and RE dimensions significantly predicted the freewill dimension of political consent, also explaining 82% of the variance. The findings were discussed in light of the existing literature, and various recommendations are provided.

Keywords

Identity Dimensions Political Consent Path Analysis.

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was obtained from Atatürk University Social Sciences Publication Ethics Committee (dated October 22, 2024; 18th session, decision number 261; protocol number E.88656144-000-2400348180).

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Bireylerin Kimlik Boyutları ile Siyasal Rızaları arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 3, 295 - 301, 27.09.2025

Feridun Kaya , Alper İplikci

https://doi.org/10.35365/ctjpp.25.3.09

Abstract

Bu çalışmanın amacı, bireylerin kimlik boyutlarının siyasal rıza boyutları üzerindeki yordayıcı rolünü incelemektir. Çalışmaya, 2024 yılında yaşları 18 ile 25 arasında değişen 49 erkek (%16.5) ve 248 kadın (%83.5) katılmıştır. Veri toplama araçları olarak Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Kimlik Gelişimi Boyutları Ölçeği ve Siyasal Rıza Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmadaki değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek için Pearson korelasyon analizi yapılmıştır. Analizlerin devamında kimlik boyutlarının siyasal rıza boyutları üzerindeki yordayıcı rolü yol analizi ile incelenmiştir. Yürütülen yol analizi sonucunda kimlik gelişim boyutlarından içsel yatırımla özdeşleşme ve seçeneklerin genişlemesine araştırılması boyutlarının siyasal rıza boyutlarından sorumluluk boyutunu anlamlı olarak yordadıkları ve bu değişkende meydana gelen değişimin %20’sini açıkladıkları bulunmuştur. Kimlik gelişim boyutlarından seçeneklerin genişleme araştırılması ve seçeneklerin saplantılı araştırılması boyutları da siyasal rıza boyutlarından doğruluk boyutunu anlamlı olarak yordadıkları ve bu boyutta meydana gelen değişimin %94’ünü açıkladıkları belirlenmiştir. Diğer bir bulguda ise kimlik gelişim boyutlarından içsel yatırımda bulunma ile içsel yatırımla özdeşleşme ve seçeneklerin saplantılı araştırılması boyutlarının siyasal rıza boyutlarından yetkinlik boyutunu anlamlı olarak yordadıkları ve bu değişkende meydana gelen değişimin %82’sini açıkladıkları tespit edilmiştir. Son olarak kimlik gelişim boyutlarından içsel yatırımda bulunma ile içsel yatırımla özdeşleşme, seçeneklerin derinlemesine araştırılması ve seçeneklerin saplantılı araştırılması boyutlarının siyasal rıza boyutlarından özgür irade boyutunu anlamlı olarak yordadıkları ve bu değişkende meydana gelen değişimin %82’sini açıkladıkları görülmüştür. Elde edilen bulgular literatür ışığında tartışılıp çeşitli önerilerde bulunulmuştur.

Keywords

Kimlik Boyutları Siyasal Rıza Yol Analizi

References

  • Abou Hashish, E. A., & Kamel, N. M. F. (2014). Identity, political efficacy and expected political participation among nursing students after 25th January revolution. Journal of Public Administration and Policy Research, 6(4), 69–76. https://doi.org/10.5897/JPAPR2014.0283
  • Anderson, K. T. (2009). Applying positioning theory to the analysis of classroom interactions: Mediating micro-identities, macro-kinds, and ideologies of knowing. linguistics and Education, 20(4), 291–310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.linged.2009.08.001
  • Bankert, A. (2020, May 29). Partisan Identity and Political Decision Making. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics. Retrieved 11 Feb. 2025, from
  • https://oxfordre.com/politics/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190228637.001.0001/acrefore-9780190228637-e-1027. Ceylan, F., İspir, N., & Özpolat, A. R. (2019). Siyasal Rıza Ölçeği. Atatürk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 23(2), 605–629. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/767354
  • Chapman, H. S., Hanson, M. C., Dzutsati, V., & DeBell, P. (2024). Under the veil of democracy: What do people mean when they say they support democracy?. Perspectives on Politics, 22(1), 97–115. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1537592722004157
  • Chance, N. L. (2024). Ideological connections: an integrated humanistic-social psychological approach to examining the relationship between controversial opposing opinions. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1177/0022167824123700
  • Collins, R. N., Mandel, D. R., & Schywiola, S. S. (2021). Political identity over personal impact: Early US reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 607639. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.607639
  • Demir Kaya, M., & Çok, F. (2021). Marcia'dan günümüze: Statü ve süreç modelleri bağlamında bir derleme. Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 3(2), 144–152. https://doi.org/10.35365/ctjpp.21.2.16
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  • Doğan, A., & Batar, H. (2019). Siyasal kimlik, hayat tarzı ve siyasal tercih: Malatya seçmeni üzerine bir araştırma. Selçuk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Meslek Yüksekokulu Dergisi, 22(2), 931–949. https://doi.org/10.29249/selcuksbmyd.585718
  • Erikson, E. H. (1968). Identity: Youth and crisis. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. https://doi.org/10.1002/bs.3830140209
  • Faul, F., Erdfelder, E., Buchner, A., & Lang, A. G. (2009). Statistical power analyses using G* Power 3.1: Tests for correlation and regression analyses. Behavior research methods, 41(4), 1149–1160. https://doi.org/10.3758/BRM.41.4.1149
  • Field, A. (2013). DiscoveringStatistics Using IBM SPSS (4th ed.). London: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-4462-4917-8
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  • Kroger, J. (2007). Identity development: Adolescence through adulthood. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. ISBN: 978-0761929604
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  • Luyckx, K., Goossens, L., Soenens, B., & Beyers, W. (2006). Unpacking commitment and exploration: Preliminary validation of an integrative model of late adolescent identity formation. Journal of Adolescence, 29(3), 361–378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2005.03.008
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  • Marcia, J. E. (1966). Development and validation of ego identity status. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 3(5), 551–558. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0023281
  • McAdams, D. P., Trzesniewski, K., Lilgendahl, J., Benet-Martinez, V., & Robins, R. W. (2021). Self and identity in personality psychology. Personality Science, 2(1), e6035. https://doi.org/10.5964/ps.6035
  • Morsünbül, Ü., & Çok, F. (2014). Kimlik gelişiminin boyutları ölçeğinin Türkçe’ye uyarlanması. Düşünen Adam The Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences, 27, 6–14. https://doi.org/10.5350/DAJPN2014270101
  • Öztekin, A. (2003). Siyaset bilimine giriş. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi. ISBN: 975-7351-57-1
  • Phinney, J. S. (2000). Identity formation across cultures. Human development, 43(1), 27–31. https://doi.org/10.1159/000022653
  • Schermelleh-Engel, K., Moosbrugger, H., & Müller, H. (2003). Evaluating the fit of structural equation models: Tests of significance and descriptive goodness-of-fit measures. Methods of Psychological Research, 8(2), 23–74. https://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.12784
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  • Trachtman, S., Anzia, S. F., & Hill, C. (2023). Age-group identity and political participation. Research & Politics, 10(2), https://doi.org/10.1177/20531680231166838
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Cognitive Development, Social Development, Developmental Psychology (Other)
Journal Section Research Articles
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Feridun Kaya 0000-0001-9549-6691

Alper İplikci 0000-0001-6402-6697

Publication Date September 27, 2025
Submission Date February 11, 2025
Acceptance Date May 23, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 7 Issue: 3

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APA Kaya, F., & İplikci, A. (2025). Bireylerin Kimlik Boyutları ile Siyasal Rızaları arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi. Kıbrıs Türk Psikiyatri Ve Psikoloji Dergisi, 7(3), 295-301. https://doi.org/10.35365/ctjpp.25.3.09
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