scholarly journals Social Psychology for Social Change: Foundations for and Introduction to a Program of Action-Oriented Research

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
James H. Liu ◽  
Allan B.I. Bernardo
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Oriented Research

The Special Issues series on social psychology of social change will provide a forum for research on the science and practice of interventions for social change that benefit individuals, organisations and society. This effort takes up Lewin's call for scientific research aimed towards solving social problems and generating new knowledge, but with a theory and practice of culture and cultural change at its centre. The effort elevates the dominant research approach in developing countries in Asia where there is more concern about opportunities for training and engaging in and publishing more applied work. The emphasis both on research excellence and on a holistic concern for society as central components for theorising about effective modes of realising social change in Asia and the Pacific is a long-term project that begins with the seven diverse articles in the special issue, which span different stages in the project — from clarifying its Asian philosophical basis, to empirical analysis of the problem and levers of change, to evaluation of the outcomes of action research.

scholarly journals Sharpening Our Understanding of Social Problems in Asian Societies: The Roles of Culture and Theory in Socially Engaged Social Psychology

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan B.I. Bernardo ◽  
James H. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Contextual Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Psychology Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
The Social

This thematic Special Issue is the second in a five-year series on social psychology of social change that aims to feature the science and practice of interventions for social change. But, current work in the social psychology of social change still focuses on theoretical analysis of social problems; the action-oriented approach to social psychology research is not yet a strong movement in social psychology in the region. This is reflected in the research features in the Special Issue, where only one exemplifies the action research approach. Nevertheless, there is progress towards applying the theoretical lenses and methodological tools of social psychology to develop sharper understanding of particular social problems and the theoretical analysis that draws from close social contextual analysis and from indigenous concepts plays an important role in this progress. Even as we reflect on the challenges for moving towards action-oriented social psychology research, we note how social psychologists in the Asian and Pacific region are focusing their attention on local social concerns.

scholarly journals Multisector Collaboration: An Action Research Approach

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Rod ◽  
Sarena Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
Oriented Research

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.5in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">This article provides an overview of the action-oriented research literature &ndash; making a case for a methodological approach that endeavors to lessen the gap between theory and practice in the context of a multisector collaborative effort. A brief description of the first author&rsquo;s involvement in an action-oriented research project illustrates this point from the perspectives of the board of directors of a (then) newly-created joint venture with thirteen partner organizations representing the academic, pharmaceutical industry and government sectors. <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">The contribution lies in demonstrating the utility of an action research approach when the overall objective of the research is to gain insights into the phenomenon of interest while simultaneously having these insights available to directly inform management practice.</span></span></span></p>

scholarly journals Socially Engaged Social Psychology in Asia: Sustaining Research Progress in Diverse Directions

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan B. I. Bernardo ◽  
James H. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Psychological Paradigms

The final thematic special issue in the series ‘The Social Psychology of Social Change: Science and Practice in Asia’ features 10 empirical studies that apply diverse social psychological theories and approaches to understand and to address a wide range of social concerns in Asian societies. The articles in the special issue align more to mainstream social psychological approaches to studying social phenomena, and as such are mainly derivative of Western social psychological paradigms, with the exception of a couple of studies that adopt emic indigenous approaches. Nevertheless, the various studies display a clear motivation to use social psychology to engage particular societal concerns, representing incremental progress towards using social psychology in the service of social change.

Impetus for Social Sustainability in South African Communities: Lessons from Social Enterprises in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Mutemi Kajiita ◽  
Simon Murote Kang'ethe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Social Development ◽  
South African ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Analysis Technique

The aim of this article is to contribute to the pursuit of sustainable social development in South Africa through local empirical evidence using selected social enterprises. The article used a qualitative research approach, an interpretive paradigm and a case study research design to investigate the way in which social enterprises promote social sustainability in South Africa. Three social enterprises were purposively selected, from which eight participants were interviewed. The data were analysed using the content thematic analysis technique. The findings indicate that social enterprises invest and create value in people and for communities for a better future, facilitate and improve approaches to community interventions, provide platforms for nurturing tolerance and cohesiveness in communities, and create wealth for social change in the communities. The authors conclude that a strategic attempt by social enterprises to invest in programmes and ventures that bring long-term positive social change is a vital ingredient for social sustainability and social development.

scholarly journals What Should a Social Psychology for Social Change Look Like in Asia? Reflections on Scientific Research, Aimed at Solving Social Problems and Generating New Knowledge With ‘a Theory of Culture Change at Its Centre’

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
James H. Liu ◽  
Allan B.I. Bernardo
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Impact Factor ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Mission Statement ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Orientation ◽  
The Social ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
President Elect

In late 2013, the Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) signed an agreement with the Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology (JPRP) to annually produce one themed issue in accordance with both organisations’ missions, for a period of 5 years. For AASP, the annual publication of a themed issue on ‘The Social Psychology of Social Change: Science and Practice in Asia’ was the end result of 2 years of member consultation, undertaken by President-Elect James Liu from 2012 to 2013. This resulted in a Mission Statement, and a directive from members to develop a second publications outlet with an SSCI impact factor, but more focused on applied research, to complement AASP's eponymous flagship journal the Asian Journal of Social Psychology (which is more basic in its research orientation).

Introduction

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 599-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne R. Smith ◽  
Winnifred R. Louis ◽  
P.Wesley Schultz
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Basic And Applied Research

The study of social influence is central to social psychology and to understanding group processes and intergroup relations. Social influence research covers a broad range of topics, from persuasion and attitude change, to compliance and conformity, to collective action and social change. This Special Issue presents eleven empirical articles that represent the diversity of current basic and applied research on social influence.

Attending to the Ignored

2021 ◽  
Vol 229 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-153
Author(s):  
Kipling D. Williams ◽  
Christopher I. Eckhardt ◽  
Molly A. Maloney
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Experimental Evidence ◽  
Learned Helplessness ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Psychological Reactions ◽  
Clinical Theory ◽  
The Past ◽  
Meaningful Existence

Abstract. Ostracism – being excluded and ignored – has received considerable attention in social psychology in the past few decades. Experimental evidence suggests that negative psychological reactions to ostracism are robust and widespread. Initially, ostracism is detected quickly as painful and reduces the satisfaction of four fundamental needs: belonging, self-esteem, control, and meaningful existence. When ostracism is experienced occasionally, individuals tend to respond and cope by trying to fortify the threatened needs, either by attempting to improve their inclusionary status (fortifying belonging and self-esteem by being more likable, agreeable, and pliable), by exerting more control and attention (by becoming more provocative, noticeable, but also sometimes more aggressive and violent), or by reducing future episodes of ostracism by seeking solitude. Persistent or long-term exposure to ostracism results in decreased coping attempts, and higher rates of alienation, depression, learned helplessness, and unworthiness. In this article, we integrate these findings with clinical theory and practice, seeking to apply experimental results to therapeutic applications.

Special Issue on “New Media and Social Psychology”

2006 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-57
Author(s):  
Bernad Batinic ◽  
Anja Goeritz
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
New Media ◽  
Special Issue

‘A Radical causation’: Coleridge's Lyrics and Collective Guilt

Romanticism ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittany Pladek
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Recent Work ◽  
Samuel Taylor Coleridge ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Collective Guilt ◽  
Ideal Form ◽  
Ethical Work ◽  
Positive Social Change ◽  
Meaningful Relationships

This paper argues that the early lyrics of Samuel Taylor Coleridge explore the ethical work of collective guilt, a feeling with enormous Romantic and contemporary significance. Coleridge's lyrics formally model collective guilt while making a cautious case for its social value. By reading ‘Fears in Solitude’ and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner through recent work in social psychology and the philosophy of ethics, I show how Coleridge creates causalities of feeling, affirming meaningful relationships of responsibility that go beyond personal guilt. I conclude that Romantic lyric offers an ideal form not only for illustrating how collective guilt works as a ‘structure of feeling’, but also for examining the emotion's potential to create positive social change.

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