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University of Edinburgh Researchers Highlight Recent Research in Social and Political Psychology ('Those Who Before the Partition of Pakistan and India Were Citizens of This Country': Negotiating Citizenship to Inform Nation-States).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 985 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a study on social and political psychology that examines the construction of citizenship in relation to nation-formation, specifically focusing on India. Conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh, the study analyzes how concepts of territory, national belonging, and history are intertwined in citizenship debates during two significant periods: the drafting of India's constitution (1946-50) and the Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019. The findings indicate that citizenship policies are often evaluated based on their alignment with the rights of Hindus to the territory of India, highlighting the complex relationship between citizenship and the nation-state. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/02, p985
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:191709432
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