The Architecture of Identity: Structural, Interpretive, and Affective Pathways in Ethnic‐Racial Identity Development

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how ethnic-racial identity (ERI) is formed through structural and interpretive pathways.
• Analyzed narrative content related to ethnic-racial identity
• Examined the organization of identity experiences over time
• Integrated narrative structure with meaning-making approaches
• ERI processes are shown to manifest in both narrative content and organization
• Highlights the multidimensional nature of identity development
• Suggests that understanding ERI requires examining both structure and meaning