A Cultural Approach to Patriotism

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-9-2018

Department

Communication Studies

School

Communication

Abstract

This study explores an under-researched phenomenon of how African Americans communicate about patriotism via ordinary political conversation. We conducted two studies that offer a critical-qualitative analysis of how patriotism is colloquially articulated among African Americans. In study one, focus group interviews were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed using constant comparative method. In study two, we conducted a quantitative content analysis. The findings from study one revealed that there are three relational conceptualizations that help characterize one’s orientation to their nation (i.e., community: subordinate, guardian, and tumultuous). Participants expressed having an attachment to, identification with, and commitment to their communities.

Publication Title

Journal of International and Intercultural Communication

Volume

11

Issue

3

First Page

173

Last Page

191

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