scholarly journals Understanding Camouflaging as a Response to Autism-Related Stigma: A Social Identity Theory Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ella Perry ◽  
William Mandy ◽  
Laura Hull ◽  
Eilidh Cage
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Autistic People ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Social Difficulties ◽  
Autistic Identity

AbstractCamouflaging refers to strategies used by autistic people to mask or hide social difficulties. The current study draws on Social Identity Theory to examine the relationship between camouflaging and autism-related stigma, testing the hypothesis that camouflaging represents an individualistic strategy in response to stigma. Two hundred and twenty-three autistic adults completed an online survey measuring perceived autism-related stigma, individualistic and collective strategies, camouflaging and mental wellbeing. Results indicated that higher camouflaging was positively associated with autism-related stigma and both individualistic and collective strategy use. Autism-related stigma was associated with lower wellbeing however this relationship was not mediated by camouflaging. These findings demonstrate how stigma contributes to camouflaging and highlight the complexities of navigating autistic identity while still camouflaging.

scholarly journals Understanding camouflaging as a response to autism-related stigma: A Social Identity Theory approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ella Perry ◽  
Laura Hull ◽  
William Mandy ◽  
Eilidh Cage
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Autistic People ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Autistic Identity ◽  
The Relationship

Camouflaging refers to strategies used by autistic people to mask or hide characteristics of autism. The current study draws on Social Identity Theory to examine the relationship between camouflaging and autism-related stigma, testing the hypothesis that camouflaging represents an individualistic strategy in response to stigma. 223 autistic adults completed an online survey measuring perceived autism-related stigma, individualistic and collective strategies, camouflaging and mental wellbeing. Results indicated that higher camouflaging was positively associated with autism-related stigma and both individualistic and collective strategy use. Autism-related stigma was associated with lower wellbeing however this relationship was not mediated by camouflaging. These findings provide partial support for our hypothesis and highlight the complex navigation of a positive autistic identity while still camouflaging.

Positive Psychosocial Outcomes and Fanship in K-Pop Fans: A Social Identity Theory Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 003329412096152
Author(s):  
Derek A. Laffan
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Pop Culture ◽  
Psychosocial Outcomes ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
The Self

Korean pop culture (K-Pop) has spread its influence outside of Korea to a worldwide fan audience. The present study investigated the self-categorised K-Pop fandom characteristics that predicted higher levels of K-Pop fanship, and subsequent psychosocial outcomes. Social identity theory was applied as a theoretical framework. In total, 1477 K-Pop fans from 92 predominantly Western countries fully completed an extensive online survey measuring fanship, fandom and psychosocial outcomes (happiness, self-esteem and social connectedness). Results of this study indicated that K-Pop fanship was significantly predicted by a several K-Pop demographic and fandom characteristics. K-Pop fanship was a significant predictor of increased happiness, self-esteem and social connectedness. The study findings advance the application of social identity theory in a K-Pop fan context and the psychological fanship research more broadly.

Positive Psychosocial Outcomes and Fanship in K-Pop Fans: A Social Identity Theory Perspective.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek Laffan
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Pop Culture ◽  
Psychosocial Outcomes ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
The Self

Korean pop culture (K-Pop) has spread its influence outside of Korea to a worldwide fan audience. The present study investigate the self-categorised K-Pop fandom characteristics that predicted higher levels of K-Pop fanship, and subsequent psychosocial outcomes. Social identity theory was applied as a theoretical framework. In total, 1477 K-Pop fans from 92 predominantly Western countries fully completed an extensive online survey measuring fanship, fandom and psychosocial outcomes (happiness, self-esteem and social connectedness). Results of this study indicated that K-Pop fanship was significantly predicted by a several K-Pop demographic and fandom characteristics. K-Pop fanship was a significant predictor of increased happiness, self-esteem and social connectedness. The study findings advance the application of social identity theory in a K-Pop fan context and the psychological fanship research more broadly.

Americans' Views of Muslims and Mormons: A Social Identity Theory Approach

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. Penning
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
American Culture ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
History Of ◽  
Public Approval ◽  
American Society

AbstractAlthough American society is religiously pluralistic, not all religious groups enjoy equal levels of public approval and support. Indeed, America has a history of viewing members of nontraditional religious groups with considerable distrust and suspicion. Two religious groups in particular — Muslims and Mormons — have come under fire in recent years, though not necessarily for the same reasons. Muslims and Mormons have frequently been viewed as outside the mainstream of American culture and, perhaps for that reason, have suffered from discrimination, threats, and violence. This article examines Americans' views of these two important and rapidly growing groups, using social identity theory as the primary vehicle of analysis. The theory proves useful in helping us explain variance in Americans' views of these two groups. While a variety of social, political and religious variables help to explain Americans' views of Muslims and Mormons, religious variables have the greatest impact.

scholarly journals LEADER ENDORSEMENT: THE ROLE OF LEADER PROTOTYPICALITY, LEADER EFFECTIVENESS AND EMPLOYEE’S ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTIFICATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-121
Author(s):  
Taufik Nur Rochman ◽  
Samian Samian ◽  
Corina D. Riantoputra
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Organizational Identification ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Leader Effectiveness ◽  
The Social ◽  
New Finding ◽  
Good Internal Consistency

Leadership occurs when the individuals claimed capable of leading, received endorsements from their subordinates. Without endorsements (i.e., subordinates’ willingness to support and be directed by the leader), no leader will be able to direct and influence their subordinates. Using the Social Identity Theory of leadership, this research aimed to investigate the factors influencing leader endorsement. Through an online survey with good internal consistency (i.e., coefficient reliability ranging from .7 to .9), this study was able to collect data from 186 private employees across Indonesia.  The moderated multiple regression analysis showed 1) subordinates tend to endorse prototypical leaders; 2) organizational identification is positively related to leader endorsement; and 3) leader effectiveness weakens the positive relationship between leader prototypicality and leader endorsement.  This study contributes to the social identity theory of leadership by demonstrating that low prototypical leaders may still get endorsed, as long as they are showing effective behavior.  This new finding sheds light on what kind of leadership behaviors may win the endorsement from their subordinates.   

Can modern racism theory or social identity theory account for opposition to reparations for historical harms?

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jillian C. Banfield ◽  
Craig W. Blatz ◽  
Katherine B. Starzyk ◽  
Michael A. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Modern Racism

Comparative Context and Relevant Group Membership: Attitudes on Gender Inequality within the Context of Contrasting Leaders

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayoub Bouguettaya
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Context Effect ◽  
Group Membership ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Relevant Group ◽  
Leader Perceptions ◽  
Main Effects

In this paper, the interaction between relevant group membership (i.e. gender) and context on leader perceptions was analysed within the paradigm of social identity theory. It was hypothesised that sharing group membership with a leader would result in to more positive ratings of a leader, while context would change how leaders were viewed depending on how much they embodied group values in relation to other leaders. The issue of contention to be contrasted between leaders was gender inequality. This context effect pattern was predicted to be different for males than females; males were believed to rate a leader more positively when the leader expressed a contextually more dismissive view, while females were predicted to rate a leader better when the leader expressed a contextually more proactive view. The hypotheses about the main effects of gender and context were supported; however, the results for the interaction were mixed in support. Gender and context did significantly interact, but it was not always in the directions predicted. Further research into this interaction is needed.

scholarly journals The role of integrated offline/online social activity and social identification in Facebook citizenship behaviour formation

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeeshan Ahmed Bhatti ◽  
Ghulam Ali Arain ◽  
Hina Mahboob Yasin ◽  
Muhammad Asif Khan ◽  
Muhammad Shakaib Akram
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Social Identification ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Activity Integration

PurposeDrawing on social identity theory and prosocial behaviour research, this study explores how people's integration of their offline and online social activities through Facebook cultivates their Facebook citizenship behaviour (FCB). It also offers further insight into the underlying mechanism of offline and online social activity integration - FCB relation by investigating people's social identification with their offline and online social groups as possible mediators.Design/methodology/approachBased on social identity theory (SIT) literature, community citizenship behaviour and offline-online social activity integration through Facebook, we developed a conceptual model, which was empirically tested using data from 308 Facebook usersFindingsThe results confirm that the participants' offline-online social activity integration via Facebook is positively linked to their FCB. Further, the integration of offline and online social activity through Facebook positively affects how a person identifies with their offline and online social groups, which in turn causes them to display FCB. In addition, offline/online social identification mediates the integration – FCB relation.Practical implicationsIn practice, it is interesting to see people's tendency towards altruistic behaviours within groups they like to associate themselves with. Those who share their Facebook network with their offline friends can use such network to seek help and support.Originality/valueFrom a theoretical perspective, unlike past research, this study examines how individuals' offline-online social activity integration via Facebook helps them associate with groups. In addition, this study investigates social identification from an offline and online perspective.

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