Ingroup-Outgroup Dynamics
Narrowing of Ingroup Boundaries: Migrants might identify strongly with their national, ethnic, or cultural origin and see others outside their group as different. For example, a migrant from one country might not feel solidarity with migrants from another country, viewing them as part of an outgroup.
Social Identity Theory: Migrants may derive self-esteem from being part of a specific subgroup, such as their own ethnic community, and distance themselves from others to maintain a sense of superiority or belonging.
Migrants may identify strongly with their ethnic or national group, seeing others as an outgroup. Social Identity Theory suggests they derive self-esteem from their subgroup, distancing themselves from others to feel superior or maintain a sense of belonging. #IngroupOutgroup #Migration