Application of new classification methods in the study of bilingualism and ethnic identity in Hungary

Vargha, András and Borbély, Anna (2018) Application of new classification methods in the study of bilingualism and ethnic identity in Hungary. Hungarian Statistical Review, 1 (1). pp. 5-22. ISSN 2630-9130

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Abstract

This study demonstrates the usefulness of new and promising modern techniques of cluster analysis in linguistics. Data are employed from a study on language shift and assimilation of six bilingual nationalities living in Hungary (Boyash, Roma, German, Romanian, Serb, and Slovak). Using ethnic identity, attitude towards minority language, language choice in family, and minority language proficiency as variables, statistically valid and linguistically meaningful homogeneous types are explored, characterising bilingual adult persons from these national minorities. Based on cluster analyses, ten main types are identified in the process of language shift and assimilation.

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