A5041432688- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Community Health and Development
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies
- Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Social Representations and Identity
- Political Conflict and Governance
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Psychology of Social Influence
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Management and Organizational Studies
- Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
- Problem Solving Skills Development
- Populism, Right-Wing Movements
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
American University of Beirut
2013-2025
University of Sussex
2021-2025
Drexel University
2022
University of Wales Institute Cardiff
2013
Cardiff University
2011-2013
A recent model of collective action distinguishes two distinct pathways; an emotional pathway whereby anger in response to injustice motivates action, and efficacy where the belief that issues can be solved collectively increases likelihood group members take (van Zomeren, Spears, Fischer, & Leach, 2004).Research supporting this has, however, focused entirely on relatively normative actions such as participating demonstrations.The authors argue relations between emotions, differ for more...
We tested the internal reliability and predictive validity of a new 4-item Short Social Dominance Orientation (SSDO) scale among adults in 20 countries, using 15 languages ( N = 2,130). Low scores indicate preferring group inclusion equality to dominance. As expected, cross-nationally, lower people were on SSDO, more they endorsed women leadership positions, protecting minorities, aid poor. Multilevel moderation models showed that each effect was stronger nations where relevant kind power...
We examined predictors of collective action among bystander group members in solidarity with a disadvantaged by extending the dual pathway model action, which proposes one efficacy-based and emotion-based path to (Van Zomeren, Spears, Fischer, & Leach, 2004). Based on two proposed functions social identity performance (Klein, Reicher, 2007), we distinguished between efficacy at consolidating protest movement its achieving change (political efficacy). expected consolidation positively predict...
Abstract We examine whether aggressive forms of collective action are predicted by their perceived efficacy and the peaceful action, two predictors interact. present data from surveys examining support for tendencies toward among university students who opposed to increases in tuition fees Britain (Study 1) suicide bombings against Israeli civilians Palestinians during Second Intifada 2). Our results reveal an interaction between actions: The more efficacious aggression is be, greater its...
ABSTRACT Social scientific research from different traditions on collective action under repressive conditions is fragmented across levels of analysis. The current paper takes a first step toward remedying this fragmentation by reviewing findings repression and organizing them into multilevel framework. We describe the impact antecedents at (a) individual level (including grievances, emotions, efficacy beliefs, politicized identity, differences), (b) group community cohesion norms), (c)...
Abstract The relationships between subjective status and perceived legitimacy are important for understanding the extent to which people with low complicit in their oppression. We use novel data from 66 samples 30 countries ( N = 12,788) find that higher see social system as more legitimate than those lower status, but there is variation across countries. association was never negative at any levels of eight moderator variables, although positive sometimes reduced. Although not always...
Inspired by the popular Arab protests against oppressive regimes that began in 2010, people around world protested sympathy with peoples. The present research draws on two major theories of intergroup relations to develop an initial integrative model sympathetic collective action. We incorporate social dominance theory’s (SDT) concept (rejectionist) legitimizing myths solidarity and emotional mediation identity action (SIMCA) understand motivations for among bystanders. Using data from 12...
To date, there is little in the way of theorizing or empirical work on imagined endpoint political action aimed at social change – type "dream" those engaged are attempting to bring into fruition. We suggest that previous approaches have focused narrowly one amelioration collective grievances. In contrast, we argue much richer and imaginative than this narrow focus suggests. present article draw key constructs psychology (e.g., goals, efficacy, legitimacy, identity, system, value) order...
Abstract Modern systems of knowledge production reinforce inequalities and coloniality, especially in the Global South. We investigated whether this was case contemporary social psychology. examined manifestations coloniality (in form internalized North standards practices) critical awareness reflection (historic systemic attributions for collective disadvantages) a survey psychologists 64 countries ( N = 232). Although colleagues South Southern Eastern Europe adopted Northern publication...
How can psychology transform itself into an inclusive science that engages with the rich cultural diversity of humanity? we strive towards a broader and deeper understanding human behavior is both generalizable across populations attentive to its diversity? To address these major questions our field, relying on scholars from different world regions, outline first opportunities associated conducting psychological research in other majority highlighting international collaborations....
Three studies investigated how politicized collective identification affects individuals’ reactions towards others. We hypothesized that a strong identity tends to be accompanied by moral conviction about the cause, which in turn determines respond those less committed their cause. Consistent with this, Study 1 showed (feminist) is associated lower women who place moderate (vs. high) value on gender equality. 2 was negative emotions people disagree this cause and mediated extent participants...
ABSTRACT The 17 October 2019 uprising in Lebanon marked a pivotal period of economic crisis and discontent with the ruling elite. We examined social cohesion post‐uprising by exploring political polarization between “anti‐ruling parties” citizens “partisan/unaligned” citizens, two surveys community sample (Study 1, N = 357) nationally representative 2, 1200). Across both studies, respondents exhibited lower institutional trust, sectarianism, greater support for secular system compared to...
How can psychology transform itself into an inclusive science that engages with the rich cultural diversity of humanity? we strive towards a broader and deeper understanding human behavior is both generalizable across populations attentive to its diversity? To address these major questions our field, relying on scholars from different world regions, start by highlighting present in six regions are under-represented psychological science, follow overview research education regions. Next,...
<p xmlns="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/JATS1">This paper offers an exploration of research production in social psychology as a global endeavor from the point view Anglophone psychologists (N = 232) across 64 countries. We examine psychologists’ beliefs regarding difficulties conducting and inequalities that they report between Global North, South East Europe, South. Across all regions, we found pervasive critical awareness obstacles to – including underinvestment field, precarious...