Nationalism and patriotism as determinants of European identity and attitudes towards the euro

Author(s)

Katja Meier-Pesti, Erich Kirchler

Abstract

The present study investigates national identity and European identity as determinants of attitudes towards the single European currency, the euro. It is assumed that support of the euro depends on a positive European identity which may be affected by patriotism and nationalism as different types of national identity. Sentimental and instrumental attachment to one's own nation, and optimistic expectations about Austrian future are included as determinants of patriotism and nationalism. A sample of 318 participants completed a questionnaire. Results give evidence for impacts of national and European identity on the attitudes towards the euro. 2003 Published by Elsevier Inc.

Organisation(s)

Journal

Journal of Socio-Economics

Volume

32

Pages

685-700

No. of pages

16

ISSN

1053-5357

Publication date

2003

Peer reviewed

Yes

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

5010 Psychology

Portal url

https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/d0222653-a6be-4715-ade8-3318b16e73fd