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Who’s the most American? Psychological studies show that many people are biased and think it’s a white English speaker

  • Nationality in the U.S. and other countries is usually defined by legal rules.
  • People often think some individuals seem more American based on race, ethnicity, or language.
  • A 2005 study showed that American adults linked being American fastest with white people, regardless of race.
  • By age 9, children tend to view white English speakers as the most American compared to others.
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Who’s the most American? Psychological studies show that many people are biased and think it’s a white English speaker

The US and other countries have a legal definition of citizenship, yet human psychology and identity politics result in ingrained biases over who truly belongs.

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The Indiana Gazette Online broke the news in Indiana, United States on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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