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Scrutinizing Relative Territorial Identity Measures

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Territorial politics research often emphasizes the importance of relative state/substate identities. Conventionally, researchers capture relative national identity through the Linz-Moreno question, but previous research demonstrates the limitations of this measure. Many researchers now use Relative Territorial Identity (RTI) as an alternative. However, the potential limitations of this approach are yet to be explored. I provide that examination here. After reiterating the limits of the Linz-Moreno question, I use data for England, Scotland, and Wales to highlight that RTI has similar issues to the Linz-Moreno (linearity, intensity, dual identity). Following this, I use data from Flanders and Wallonia to demonstrate the limits of conflating attachment and identity when using RTI, as respondents treat the concepts differently. Overall, these results highlight the limits of existing measures of relative identity, which have important implications for how researchers examine substate territories.

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  • James David Griffiths, 2023. "Scrutinizing Relative Territorial Identity Measures," Publius: The Journal of Federalism, CSF Associates Inc., vol. 53(1), pages 133-151.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:publus:v:53:y:2023:i:1:p:133-151.
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    1. Marc Guinjoan & Toni Rodon, 2016. "A Scrutiny of the Linz-Moreno Question," Publius: The Journal of Federalism, CSF Associates Inc., vol. 46(1), pages 128-142.
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