Facing uncertainty: the role of the family in the development of identities

Carlos Barros

doi:10.5007/1980-4512.2023.e90678

Facing uncertainty: the role of the family in the development of identities

Carlos Barros

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Abstract

Families are agents of primary socialisationthat influence the system of beliefs and attitudes regarding the perception of self and others, being crucial for the development of inclusive identity(ies) since childhood. Using the identification of cultural characteristics based on uncertainty avoidance, principles of resilience and the consideration of transnational fam ilies as an exam ple to study interculturality, this paperintendsto reflect on diversity as an advantage. It is suggested thatthe creation of em pathy reducessocial prejudicesand thereby engenders a future with m ore equity.

Translated title of the contribution	Enfrentar a incerteza: o papel da família no desenvolvimento de identidade(s)
Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	322-341
Number of pages	20
Journal	Zero-a-seis
Volume	25
Issue number	47
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5007/1980-4512.2023.e90678
Publication status	Published - 3 May 2023

Keywords

Uncertainty avoidance
Resilience
Families
Empathy

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Grant for dissemination of science (ITCG)
Barros, C. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Other distinction

Resilience Across Borders: The Intersection of Family and Culture
Barros, C. (Invited speaker)
25 Jun 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

TraFaDy: COST Action CA21143: Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe
Barros, C. (CoPI), Telegdi Csetri, V. (CoPI) & Haagsman, K. (CoPI)
3/10/21 → 2/10/26
Project: Research

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Facing uncertainty: the role of the family in the development of identities

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Resilience Across Borders: The Intersection of Family and Culture

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TraFaDy: COST Action CA21143: Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe

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