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Nina Hansen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • An Integrative Model of Social Identification Self-Stereotyping and Self-Anchoring as Two Cognitive Pathways
    Personality and Social Psychology Review, 2015
    Co-Authors: Ruth Van Veelen, Sabine Otten, Maria Rosaria Cadinu, Nina Hansen
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    Social Identification denotes individuals’ psychological bond with their ingroup. It is an indispensable construct in research on intragroup and intergroup dynamics. Today’s understanding of Social Identification is firmly grounded in self-stereotyping principles (i.e., assimilation to the ingroup prototype). However, we argue for a more integrative approach to understand Social Identification, including a more prominent role for the personal self. We present the Integrative Model of Social Identification (IMSI) and postulate that there are two cognitive pathways to self–group overlap that can simultaneously yet distinctly explain Social Identification: self-stereotyping and self-anchoring (i.e., projection of personal self onto ingroup). We review different theoretical and methodological approaches to both processes and integrate them into one model. Subsequently, we empirically demonstrate the positive relationship between self-stereotyping, self-anchoring, and Identification in various group contexts and individuals. In sum, our model highlights the dynamic interplay of personal and Social self as cornerstones of Social Identification.

  • Newcomers' cognitive development of Social Identification: A cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis of self-anchoring and self-stereotyping
    British Journal of Social Psychology, 2013
    Co-Authors: Ruth Van Veelen, Nina Hansen, Sabine Otten
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    Upon joining a new Social category, group members strive to establish and maintain high Social Identification. Thus far, we know relatively little about the cognitive underpinnings of Social Identification when developing from a new to a well-established group member. This research investigates the differential impact of newcomers' self-stereotyping (i.e., assimilation of the self to group stereotypes) and self-anchoring (i.e., projection of self-attributes onto the ingroup) on the development of Social Identification over time. Across two time points during the academic year, first year psychology students (N = 123) filled in a questionnaire on their perceptions about the self, psychology students, and Social Identification. Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses confirmed our hypotheses that self-anchoring instigated new group members' Social Identification, while self-stereotyping instigated Social Identification once group membership was more well-established. This research emphasizes the interactive role of the personal and Social self in the development of Social Identification.

  • Social Identification when an in-group identity is unclear: The role of self-anchoring and self-stereotyping: Identification with an unclear in-group
    British Journal of Social Psychology, 2012
    Co-Authors: Ruth Van Veelen, Sabine Otten, Nina Hansen
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    The present paper investigates how people identify with groups depending on the clarity of a group's identity content. According to self-categorization theory, self-stereotyping (i.e., projection of group prototypes onto self) should be the cognitive process underlying Social Identification. We argue, however, that this is only plausible in clearly defined groups. If a group is unclear in terms of its identity content, we argue that self-anchoring (i.e., projection of personal self onto group) accounts for Social Identification. In line with these hypotheses, two studies (with minimal and real groups) reveal that self-anchoring positively predicts the level of Social Identification and entitativity in unclearly, but not clearly defined groups. Conversely, self-stereotyping positively predicts the level of Social Identification in clearly, but not unclearly defined groups. Together, these findings are the first to demonstrate the differential impact of cognitive projection processes on Social Identification depending on group clarity.

  • Exploring the self-directed anger of the stigmatized The interplay between perceived legitimacy and Social Identification
    Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, 2011
    Co-Authors: Nina Hansen, Kai Sassenberg
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    Does Social Identification protect or harm targets of discrimination? Two studies (N = 52, N = 94) tested the prediction that perceived legitimacy moderates the impact of Social Identification on negative responses to discrimination. Results confirm that when discrimination is perceived as illegitimate, Identification is negatively related to self-directed anger (buffering effect) because Identification provides a feeling of in-group support. However, when discrimination is perceived as legitimate, Identification is positively related to self-directed anger (exacerbating effect) because the internalized Social identity is perceived as legitimate target for the negative treatment. Legitimacy is measured and manipulated among different low-status groups. The legitimization and internalization of discrimination driven by self-directed anger are discussed.

  • Linking self and ingroup : Self-anchoring as distinctive cognitive route to Social Identification
    European Journal of Social Psychology, 2011
    Co-Authors: Ruth Van Veelen, Sabine Otten, Nina Hansen
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    The present paper investigates how cognitive projection processes instigate Social Identification. We complement the classical self-stereotyping approach (i.e., conforming to prototypical group norms) by investigating self-anchoring (i.e., projection from self to group) as a distinct cognitive route to Social Identification. Self-anchoring has mainly been investigated as predictor of intergroup differentiation. Surprisingly, no reliable link has been provided yet between self-anchoring and Social Identification. In Study 1, we provide first evidence for this positive link. In Study 2, we add self-stereotyping to our model and show that self-anchoring is still positively related to Social Identification when controlling for self-stereotyping. Additionally, we show that self-anchoring is positively related to affective components of Identification, while self-stereotyping is positively related to cognitive components. Moreover, we examined the impact of self-concept stability on self-anchoring. Self-concept stability was positively related to self-anchoring, and hence to Social Identification (Study 1), independently from self-stereotyping (Study 2). In the discussion, we argue that disentangling self-anchoring from self-stereotyping is important as it increases our insight in how people identify, and how this may vary depending on self-concept and group context. Copyright (C) 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Orla T Muldoon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • perceived threat Social Identification and psychological well being the effects of political conflict exposure
    Political Psychology, 2015
    Co-Authors: Katharina Schmid, Orla T Muldoon
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    Using data drawn from the adult population in Northern Ireland (N = 1,515), this article examines the relationship between perceived intergroup threat and psychological well-being, taking into consideration the mediating role of Social Identification and the moderating role of political conflict exposure. Results by and large confirmed our predictions that perceived threat would be directly associated with poorer well-being but would also exert a positive indirect effect on well-being via increased Social Identification. However, these relationships were dependent on individuals’ prior conflict exposure, such that the positive indirect relationship between perceived threat and psychological well-being emerged only for two subpopulations: individuals who had high direct and high indirect exposure to conflict, and individuals who had low direct, but high indirect conflict exposure. No indirect effects emerged for individuals with relatively lower conflict exposure. Results are discussed with regard to their implications for research on the consequences of intergroup threat in political conflict settings and beyond.

  • Perceived Threat, Social Identification, and Psychological Well‐Being: The Effects of Political Conflict Exposure
    Political Psychology, 2013
    Co-Authors: Katharina Schmid, Orla T Muldoon
    Abstract:

    Using data drawn from the adult population in Northern Ireland (N = 1,515), this article examines the relationship between perceived intergroup threat and psychological well-being, taking into consideration the mediating role of Social Identification and the moderating role of political conflict exposure. Results by and large confirmed our predictions that perceived threat would be directly associated with poorer well-being but would also exert a positive indirect effect on well-being via increased Social Identification. However, these relationships were dependent on individuals’ prior conflict exposure, such that the positive indirect relationship between perceived threat and psychological well-being emerged only for two subpopulations: individuals who had high direct and high indirect exposure to conflict, and individuals who had low direct, but high indirect conflict exposure. No indirect effects emerged for individuals with relatively lower conflict exposure. Results are discussed with regard to their implications for research on the consequences of intergroup threat in political conflict settings and beyond.

Jun Yang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • corporate Social responsibility and collective ocb a Social Identification perspective
    Frontiers in Psychology, 2019
    Co-Authors: Xiaohua Frank Wang, Jun Yang
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    Although plenty of evidence has shown a positive relationship between collective organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and unit or organizational performance, the antecedents of collective OCB are still understudied. In this study, we identify corporate Social responsibility (CSR) as a new antecedent of firm-level collective OCB. Furthermore, we develop a collective Social Identification approach to examining the mechanism through which CSR may enhance collective OCB. Specifically, we propose and test a sequential mediation model in which CSR promotes organizational reputation. Organizational reputation, in turn, increases employees’ collective organizational Identification and, consequently, enhances their collective OCB at the firm level. To test this model, we collected data from three different sources (i.e., HR director, CEO, and employees) from 160 firms in China. The results supported the hypotheses.

M. Blair Evans - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Growing into "Us": Trajectories of Social Identification with College Sport Teams Predict Subjective Well-Being.
    Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 2020
    Co-Authors: Scott Graupensperger, Michael J. Panza, Ross Budziszewski, M. Blair Evans
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    BACKGROUND Groups are often a source of Social Identification that may elicit subjective well-being. When joining and maintaining membership of groups such as sport clubs, it is anticipated that members will experience varying trajectories of Identification strength, but it is unclear how these trajectories may relate to well-being. METHOD Participants were 697 college students (64% female), nested within 35 club-level sport teams. The current study longitudinally assessed students' Social Identification with sport teams at three timepoints (3-month lags) across a school year to examine the extent that growth trajectories in Identification strength predicted indices of well-being (i.e. life satisfaction, happiness, and subjective health) at the end of the school year. RESULTS Multilevel latent growth modeling revealed that end-of-year well-being was positively predicted by Social Identification intercepts (b = .24, p = .010) and growth trajectories (b = .75, p 

  • Network centrality, group density, and strength of Social Identification in college club sport teams.
    Group Dynamics: Theory Research and Practice, 2020
    Co-Authors: Scott Graupensperger, Michael J. Panza, M. Blair Evans
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    Objective With the underlying rationale that Social Identification is related to psychological health and well-being, we aimed to understand how Social connections and group structure within college club sport teams relate to students' perceptions of Social Identification. Method We sampled 852 student-athletes from 35 intact same-sex college club sport teams. Using Social network analyses derived from teammates' reports of connections with one another (i.e., time spent outside of sport, and teammate friendships), we computed: outdegree centrality (i.e., self-reported connections with teammates), indegree centrality (i.e., nominations from others), and group-level density. Multilevel models were fit to test the relative effects of outdegree centrality, indegree centrality, and group-level team density on athletes' Social Identification strength. Results Outdegree centrality, indegree centrality, and team density were all positively related to the strength of athletes' Social Identification with their sport team. Examining model results step-by-step, incoming nominations of Social connections (i.e., indegree) were associated with Social Identification beyond the effects of self-reported outdegree centrality. Furthermore, team-level density was significantly related to Social Identification after accounting for the individual-level effects of centrality. Conclusion Sport is a domain where participants can build Social connections with peers, and sport groups offer a salient source for Social Identification. The current findings indicate that athletes who have greater Social connections with teammates may form a stronger sense of Social Identification. Alongside theoretical contributions to a Social identity approach to studying small groups, the current study highlights the utility of studying small groups using Social network methodologies.

Katharina Schmid - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Self-categorization and Social Identification: Making sense of us and them
    2020
    Co-Authors: Nils Karl Reimer, Katharina Schmid, Miles Hewstone, Ananthi Al Ramiah
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    In this chapter, we provide an overview of Social psychological theories on Social identity, including Social identity theory (Tajfel, 1978; Tajfel & Turner, 1979) and self-categorization theory (Turner, Hogg, Oakes, Reicher & Wetherell, 1987), and review newer approaches (e.g., to multiple categorization) that relate Social Identification to intergroup relations.

  • perceived threat Social Identification and psychological well being the effects of political conflict exposure
    Political Psychology, 2015
    Co-Authors: Katharina Schmid, Orla T Muldoon
    Abstract:

    Using data drawn from the adult population in Northern Ireland (N = 1,515), this article examines the relationship between perceived intergroup threat and psychological well-being, taking into consideration the mediating role of Social Identification and the moderating role of political conflict exposure. Results by and large confirmed our predictions that perceived threat would be directly associated with poorer well-being but would also exert a positive indirect effect on well-being via increased Social Identification. However, these relationships were dependent on individuals’ prior conflict exposure, such that the positive indirect relationship between perceived threat and psychological well-being emerged only for two subpopulations: individuals who had high direct and high indirect exposure to conflict, and individuals who had low direct, but high indirect conflict exposure. No indirect effects emerged for individuals with relatively lower conflict exposure. Results are discussed with regard to their implications for research on the consequences of intergroup threat in political conflict settings and beyond.

  • Perceived Threat, Social Identification, and Psychological Well‐Being: The Effects of Political Conflict Exposure
    Political Psychology, 2013
    Co-Authors: Katharina Schmid, Orla T Muldoon
    Abstract:

    Using data drawn from the adult population in Northern Ireland (N = 1,515), this article examines the relationship between perceived intergroup threat and psychological well-being, taking into consideration the mediating role of Social Identification and the moderating role of political conflict exposure. Results by and large confirmed our predictions that perceived threat would be directly associated with poorer well-being but would also exert a positive indirect effect on well-being via increased Social Identification. However, these relationships were dependent on individuals’ prior conflict exposure, such that the positive indirect relationship between perceived threat and psychological well-being emerged only for two subpopulations: individuals who had high direct and high indirect exposure to conflict, and individuals who had low direct, but high indirect conflict exposure. No indirect effects emerged for individuals with relatively lower conflict exposure. Results are discussed with regard to their implications for research on the consequences of intergroup threat in political conflict settings and beyond.