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James E. Côté is a full Professor of Sociology at the University of Western Ontario, specializing in youth studies, identity formation, and higher education sociology. He has served as Past President of the International Sociological Association’s Research Committee on the Sociology of Youth (2014–2018) and as Associate Editor of the Journal of Adolescence since 2009. His academic leadership includes founding editorship of Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research (1994–present).
- Education:
- Ph.D., Sociology, York University
- M.A., Sociology, University of Western Ontario
- Honours B.A., Sociology/Psychology, Trent University
His research focuses on cross-cultural identity formation, particularly testing the validity of his Identity Capital Model in Japan, Finland, and North America. Recent publications include Routledge Handbook of the Sociology of Higher Education (2022, editor) and Youth Development in Identity Societies (2018). His work spans theoretical frameworks, educational policy, and youth transitions into adulthood.
Key trends in his publications include:
- Cross-cultural validation of identity theories
- Critique of developmental psychology constructs (e.g., emerging adulthood)
- Higher education’s political economy and declining study time
- Identity horizons in work transitions
- Impact of parenting styles on identity
- Acculturation processes in refugee populations
