الهوية الجماعية المسيسة لدى المحتجين

Abstract EN

Many researchers have become increasingly interested in the Politicized Collective Identity (PCI).

Several literature studies indicated that such identity supports political protests in order to promote the ingroup interests.

Moreover, PCI proponents think that ingroup members are ethical, honest, and impartial.

In the light of this introduction, the current research aims at; 1.Identifying the three dimension level of PCI among protesters in Iraq.

2.Comparing PCI according to education variable (Diploma, Bachelor).To realize the aims set, the researcher designed a PCI Scale.

After the validity of psychometric properties has been verified, the scale was applied on the sampled 618 subject group of protesters.

The data then was gathered, sorted, and statistically computed.

The research concluded; 1.Protesters in Iraq have PCI2.No statistically significant differences were found between the diploma holders and Bachelor holders in the awareness of common injustices, hostility, and compensation.The research, additionally, developed several recommendations, suggestions, and further areas of research.