and out-group. I argue that understanding the construction of these group images can guide us to

feelings and expressions of Taiwanese national identity. Yet, both groups show similar patterns in terms of

. Although some scholars see attachment to one's culture and ethnic or racial group as a deficit, it has been

communication was examined. The responses revealed a group of academically motivated young men that struggled

qualitative data analysis. I found that the connection and identity of the dialogue group changed from the

together, these findings suggest the resurgence of religion as a meaningful and resourceful identity for

adult identity locations in a Western cultural context that currently privileges emotional, therapeutic