經濟利益與符號態度：解析臺灣認同的動力

Economic Interest and Symbolic Attitudes: Analyzing the Dynamics of Taiwan Identity

陳陸輝(Lu-Huei Chen) ； 陳映男(Ying-Nan Chen) ； 王信賢(Hsin-Hsien Wang)

《東吳政治學報》 30卷3期 (2012/09) Pp. 1-51

https://doi.org/10.6418/SJPS.201209.0001

摘要

2008年「五二○」以來，兩岸關係趨於和緩、交流也愈趨熱絡，而此種發展究竟對臺灣民眾的「認同」造成何種影響。本研究從「理性自利」及「感性認同」層面切入，探討2008年至2010年兩岸和解是否影響臺灣民眾「臺灣人認同」，並進一步分析影響臺灣民眾「臺灣人認同」的因素為何。研究結果發現，自2008年以來臺灣民眾的「臺灣人」認同的上昇趨勢不僅未改變且持續增加，而其中感性因素對「臺灣人」認同的影響力尤為顯著。因此，本文認為隱藏於「理性自利」背後的「感性認同」或許才是左右臺灣民眾認同的真正關鍵。

關鍵字

兩岸關係 ； 兩岸交流 ； 認同 ； 符號政治 ； 理性抉擇

並列摘要

Since Ma Ying-jeou's inauguration on May 20, 2008, cross-Strait exchanges have become more popular and frequent, and the relationship between Taiwan and Mainland China seems to be closer. However, there are two different hypotheses, i.e. ”symbolic politics” and ”rational choice” approaches, to explain people's identity. This study examines these two competing hypotheses to account for citizens' preferences on the ”Taiwanese/Chinese Identity” issue in Taiwan's electoral politics, finding out the factors affecting their identity. Employing survey data collected in Taiwan, the analysis of the people's preferences on the ”Taiwanese/Chinese Identity” issue shows that even though cross-Strait relations has tended to more harmonious, Taiwanese identity remains strong. Factors including the people's provincial origin, party ID, independence-versus-unification preference, and Taiwan economic interest are influential in shaping people's Taiwan identity. It shows that the two hypotheses provide valid explanations; however, symbolic attitudes clearly play dominant roles on influencing Taiwanese identity.

並列關鍵字

cross-strait relations ； cross-strait exchanges ； identity ； symbolic politics ； rational choice

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