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Advertising, materialism and consumption are central aspects of
contemporary Western culture. We are bombarded with idealised
images of the perfect body, desirable consumer goods, and affluent
lifestyles, yet psychology is only just beginning to take account
of the profound influence these consumer culture ideals have on
individuals' sense of identity and worth. This book documents the
negative psychological impact consumer culture can have on how
individuals view themselves and on their emotional welfare. It
looks at the social psychological dimensions of having, buying and
wanting material goods, as well as the pursuit of media-hyped
appearance ideals. In particular, it focuses on: the purchasing of
material goods as a means of expressing and seeking identity, and
the negative consequences of this psychological buying motivations
in conventional buying environments and on the Internet the
unrealistic socio-cultural beauty ideals embodied by idealized
models, which for women is typically expressed as ultra-thinness
and for men as muscularity, and how this creates body
dissatisfaction. Throughout, different approaches from social
psychology are integrated, such as self-completion,
self-discrepancy and value theory, to create a comprehensive
theoretical framework for understanding the impact of internalising
core consumer culture ideals on how individuals see themselves and
the implications this has for their psychological and physical
health. This will be of interest to anybody who wants to find out
more about the psychological effects of living in modern consumer
societies on children, adolescents, and adults. More specifically,
it will be of interest to students and researchers insocial
psychology, sociology, media studies, communication and other
social sciences, as well as to psychologists, health workers, and
practitioners interested in the topics of identity, consumption
pathologies, body image, and body-related behaviors.
Advertising, materialism and consumption are central aspects of
contemporary Western culture. We are bombarded with idealised
images of the perfect body, desirable consumer goods, and affluent
lifestyles, yet psychology is only just beginning to take account
of the profound influence these consumer culture ideals have on
individuals' sense of identity and worth. Consumer Culture,
Identity, and Well-Being documents the negative psychological
impact consumer culture can have on how individuals view themselves
and on their emotional welfare. It looks at the social
psychological dimensions of having, buying and wanting material
goods, as well as the pursuit of media-hyped appearance ideals. In
particular, it focuses on: * The purchasing of material goods as a
means of expressing and seeking identity, and the negative
consequences of this * Psychological buying motivations in
conventional buying environments and on the Internet * The
unrealistic socio-cultural beauty ideals embodied by idealized
models. Throughout, different approaches from social psychology are
integrated, such as self-completion, self-discrepancy and value
theory, to create a comprehensive theoretical framework for
understanding the impact of internalising core consumer culture
ideals on how individuals see themselves and the implications this
has for their psychological and physical health. Consumer Culture,
Identity, and Well-Being is of interest to anybody who wants to
find out more about the psychological effects of living in modern
consumer societies on children, adolescents, and adults. More
specifically, it will be of interest to students and researchers in
social psychology, sociology, media studies, communication and
other social sciences, as well as to psychologists, health workers,
and practitioners interested in the topics of identity, consumption
pathologies, body image, and body-related behaviours.
The new edition of the classic text on group dynamics theory and
research--extensively revised, expanded, and updated Offering a
critical appraisal of theory and research on groups, Group
Processes: Dynamics with and Between Groups is one of the most
respected texts in the field. This comprehensive volume covers all
the essential dynamics of group processes and intergroup relations,
ranging from group formation, norms, social influence and
leadership to group aggression, prejudice, solidarity, intergroup
contact and collective action. Contemporary examples and plentiful
charts, graphs, and illustrations complement discussions of the
latest themes and current controversies in group psychology. Now in
its third edition, this book has been thoroughly revised with a
significant amount of new and updated content. New topics include
the contribution of groups to health and wellbeing, group-based
emotions, hierarchy and oppression, intergroup helping and
solidarity, acculturation and reconciliation. Sections on social
influence, crowd behavior, leadership, prejudice, collective action
and intergroup contact have been comprehensively revised and
updated to reflect two decades of development in these fields.
Three inter-linked themes--social identity, social context, and
social action--illustrate the influence of groups on self and
self-worth, the meaning and consequences of membership in groups,
and how groups can be vehicles for members to achieve change in
their environments. A key text in the field for over thirty years,
Group Processes: Offers broad, balanced coverage of group
processes, including in-depth examination of intergroup relations
Incorporates theoretical themes inspired by the social identity
perspective Includes topical examples drawn from the world of
politics, popular culture, and sports Provides up-to-date content
on major new developments in the field Integrates modern theory,
current research, and classic sources Group Processes: Dynamics
with and Between Groups, 3rd Edition is ideal for core reading in
undergraduate and postgraduate courses in social psychology,
particularly in modules dedicated to group processes and intergroup
relations.
The concept of social identity occupies a central position in
contemporary social psychology. Social Identities: Motivational,
Emotional, Cultural Influences reports recent developments in the
analysis of motivational and affective aspects of social identity
processes. The book also examines the cross-cultural generality of
Social Identity Theory explanations of intergroup competitiveness,
which have strongly influenced international research in this area.
People's social identities and self-evaluation are thought to be
largely derived from group memberships; it is presumed that people
are motivated to attain positivity in these identities by favouring
the ingroup in intergroup comparisons. An increasing stream of
research is being devoted to extending the applicability of social
identity concepts to intergroup relations and related fields. The
editors present here a collection of contributions from leading
figures in social psychology which explore the state of the art in
social identity theory. The most prominent motivational theories of
identification are reported. Central themes concern: motivations
which lead individuals to join a group and identify with it the
role emotions have in favouring (or hindering) intergroup relations
the effect of emotions on intergroup behaviour how people react to
social identity threats Shedding new light on important social
problems like prejudice, bigotry, and intense conflicts around the
world, this unique volume will be indispensable to students and
researchers of social psychology, sociology and cultural studies.
This book offers a biographical account of Henri Tajfel, one of the
most influential European social psychologists of the twentieth
century, offering unique insights into his ground-breaking work in
the areas of social perception, social identity and intergroup
relations. The author, Rupert Brown, paints a vivid and personal
portrait of Tajfel's life, his academic career and its significance
to social psychology, and the key ideas he developed. It traces
Tajfel's life from his birth in Poland just after the end of World
War I, his time as a prisoner-of-war in World War II, his work with
Jewish orphans and other displaced persons after that war, and
thence to his short but glittering academic career as a social
psychologist. Based on a range of sources including interviews,
archival material, correspondence, photographs, and scholarly
output, Brown expertly weaves together Tajfel's personal narrative
with his evolving intellectual interests and major scientific
discoveries. Following a chronological structure with each chapter
dedicated to a significant transition period in Tajfel's life, the
book ends with an appraisal of two of his principal posthumous
legacies: the European Association of Social Psychology, a project
always close to Tajfel's heart and for which he worked tirelessly;
and the 'social identity approach' to social psychology initiated
by Tajfel over forty years ago and now one of the discipline's most
important perspectives. This is fascinating reading for students,
established scholars, and anyone interested in social psychology
and the life and lasting contribution of this celebrated scholar.
This book offers a biographical account of Henri Tajfel, one of the
most influential European social psychologists of the twentieth
century, offering unique insights into his ground-breaking work in
the areas of social perception, social identity and intergroup
relations. The author, Rupert Brown, paints a vivid and personal
portrait of Tajfel's life, his academic career and its significance
to social psychology, and the key ideas he developed. It traces
Tajfel's life from his birth in Poland just after the end of World
War I, his time as a prisoner-of-war in World War II, his work with
Jewish orphans and other displaced persons after that war, and
thence to his short but glittering academic career as a social
psychologist. Based on a range of sources including interviews,
archival material, correspondence, photographs, and scholarly
output, Brown expertly weaves together Tajfel's personal narrative
with his evolving intellectual interests and major scientific
discoveries. Following a chronological structure with each chapter
dedicated to a significant transition period in Tajfel's life, the
book ends with an appraisal of two of his principal posthumous
legacies: the European Association of Social Psychology, a project
always close to Tajfel's heart and for which he worked tirelessly;
and the 'social identity approach' to social psychology initiated
by Tajfel over forty years ago and now one of the discipline's most
important perspectives. This is fascinating reading for students,
established scholars, and anyone interested in social psychology
and the life and lasting contribution of this celebrated scholar.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This landmark work offers a tour of the latest developments in Social Identity Theory from the leading scholars in the field. First proposed by Tajfel and Turner in 1979, Social Identity Theory has proved enormously influential in stimulating new theory and research, and in its application to social problems. The field is developing apace and important new lines of work have opened up in the past few years. The three sections of the book cover: theoretical contributions to the field; recent empirical assessments of key elements of the theory; and applications of Social Identity Theory to bring about changes in problematic intergroup relationships.
The concept of social identity occupies a central position in
contemporary social psychology. S"ocial Identities: Motivational,
Emotional, Cultural Influences "reports recent developments in the
analysis of motivational and affective aspects of social identity
processes. The book also examines the cross-cultural generality of
Social Identity Theory explanations of intergroup competitiveness,
which have strongly influenced international research in this area.
People's social identities and self-evaluation are thought to be
largely derived from group memberships; it is presumed that people
are motivated to attain positivity in these identities by favoring
the ingroup in intergroup comparisons. An increasing stream of
research is being devoted to extending the applicability of social
identity concepts to intergroup relations and related fields.
The editors present here a collection of contributions from leading
figures in social psychology which explore the state of the art in
social identity theory. The most prominent motivational theories of
identification are reported. Central themes concern:
- motivations which lead individuals to join a group and identify
with it
- the role emotions have in favoring (or hindering) intergroup
relations
- the effect of emotions on intergroup behavior
- how people react to social identity threats
Aiming to shed new light on important social problems like
prejudice, bigotry, and intense conflicts around the world, this
unique volume will be indispensable to students and researchers of
social psychology, sociology and cultural studies.
This landmark work offers a tour of the latest developments in Social Identity Theory from the leading scholars in the field. First proposed by Tajfel and Turner in 1979, Social Identity Theory has proved enormously influential in stimulating new theory and research, and in its application to social problems. The field is developing apace and important new lines of work have opened up in the past few years. The three sections of the book cover: theoretical contributions to the field; recent empirical assessments of key elements of the theory; and applications of Social Identity Theory to bring about changes in problematic intergroup relationships.
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