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Zusatztext 'This book provides an impressive collection of contributions addressing some of the most exciting work that is being done in this area. By extending our insight into the role of motivation! culture! and emotions in social identity! it provides a unique resource for those interested in gaining in-depth knowledge of social identities.' - Naomi Ellemers! Professor of Social and Organizational Psychology! Leiden University'This volume testifies that Social Identity Theory continues to raise fascinating questions! even if some answers appear controversial. The chapters! well organized! examine a myriad of intriguing problems. Moreover! statements and conclusions may contribute to heated debates in advanced seminars.' - Jacques-Philippe Leyens! Université Catholique de Louvain! Louvain-la-Neuve. Informationen zum Autor Rupert Brown received his PhD from the University of Bristol in 1979. Since then he has taught at the Universities of Kent and Sussex, where he has held Chairs in Social Psychology. His research interests include intergroup relations, prejudice and its reduction, and acculturation. Dora Capozza has taught Social Psychology in different Italian Universities and different Faculties. Since 1981 she has been full professor of Social Psychology at the University of Padova. Her primary area of research is the study of social identity and intergroup relations. Zusammenfassung Shedding new light on important social problems like prejudice, bigotry, and intense conflicts around the world, this is a unique collection of essays on Social Identity Theory from leading figures in social psychology, presenting comprehensive reports and discussion of recent motivational theories of identification. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. R. Brown and D. Capozza, Motivational, Emotional and Cultural Influences in Social Identity Processes.Part 1: Motivation, Identification and Intergroup Relations. M. A. Hogg, Self-conceptual Uncertainty and the Lure of Belonging. D. Capozza, R. Brown, S. Aharpour, R. Falvo, A Comparison of Motivational Theories of Identification. E. Castano, V. Yzerbyt, M. Paladino, A. Carnaghi, Extending the Self in Space and Time: Social Identification and Existential Concerns. J. Jetten, N. R. Branscombe, R. Spears, Living on the Edge: Dynamics of Intragroup and Intergroup Rejection Experiences. A. Maass, M. Cadinu, Protecting a Threatened Identity Through Sexual Harassment: A Social Identity Interpretation. Part 2: Cultural and Evolutionary Aspects of Ingroup Identification. M. B. Brewer, L. R. Caporael, Social Identity Motives in Evolutionary Perspective. P. B. Smith & K. M. Long, Social Identity Theory in Cross-cultural Perspective.Part 3: Emotions in Intergroup Relations. E. R. Smith, D. M. Mackie, It’s About Time: Intergroup Emotions as Time-dependent Phenomena. P. Garcia-Prieto, K. R. Scherer, Connecting Social Identity Theory and Cognitive Appraisal Theory of Emotions. S. Paolini, M. Hewstone, A. Voci, J. Harwood, E. Cairns, Intergroup Contact and the Promotion of Intergroup Harmony: The Influence of Intergroup Emotions. K. M. Johnson, S. L. Gaertner, J. F. Dovidio, M. A. Houlette, B. M. Riek, E. W. Mania, Emotional Antecedents and Consequences of Common Ingroup Identity. R. González, R. Brown, Intergroup Contact and Levels of Categorization: Effects on Intergroup Emotions....
