本研究以617名在香港出生的青少年為樣本，調查中學生在學習了中國文化與歷史後，對國家認同與自尊的促進作用。調查結果顯示，於初中階段學習過中國文化與歷史的大學生，當他們進入高中和大學階段時，更有可能認同中國人的身份並更具自尊自信。本研究還預測，遵循社會化與生命危機解決理論的整合模型，可證明學習文化與傳統可增強對國家的認同與自尊。

In this study, 617 Hong Kong-born adolescents were sampled to complete a questionnaire examining the role of learning Chinese culture and history on promoting national identification and self-esteem in secondary schools and universities. Results show that students who have previously studied Chinese culture and history in junior high schools are more likely to identify with their Chinese identity and have higher self-esteem and self-confidence when they enter high school and university. This study also predicts that following the integrated model of socialisation and life crisis resolution theory, learning Chinese culture and traditions enhance the national identity and self-esteem of an individual.