scholarly journals The role of social identities in the mental health, well-being and academic performance of international students: an application of the social identity model of identity change

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikole Wing Ka Kwok
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
International Students ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Identities ◽  
Identity Change ◽  
The Social ◽  
Identity Model

Social identity, social networks and social capital in desistance and recovery

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Best
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Social Identities ◽  
Community Capital ◽  
The Social ◽  
Identity Model ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

This chapter applies a Social Identity Model of Recovery (Best et al, 2015) from substance use recovery to desistance. Based on social identity theory, this approach suggests that diverse social networks, specifically those involving individuals who are non-users and/or offenders, are supportive of recovery. Such networks assist the individual in the transition ‘from addict identity to recovery identity’ and building ‘recovery capital’ created by an amalgam of personal, social and community capital, that is held together by the emerging social identities. Support for this model is provided by a mixed methods study that collected data from a sample of drug and alcohol workers in recovery from previous problematic dependent use. The chapter presents quantitative analysis and powerful case studies to argue for the role of social group membership in creating and consolidating attachments to new norms, values and behaviours, and the social identities that follow.

scholarly journals I was a firefighter.pdf

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niamh McNamara ◽  
Neela Surangani Mühlemann ◽  
Clifford Stevenson ◽  
Catherine Haslam ◽  
Rowena Hill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Identity Change ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Identity Model ◽  
Socially Isolated ◽  
The Impact

Retirement can be a challenging transition for many of the working population. Research using the Social Identity Model of Identity Change (SIMIC) has documented the important health and well-being benefits of belonging to multiple groups when coping with this challenge. The present research focused on two aspects of the model that have been relatively unexplored in this body of work; notably, the impact on health of loss of meaningful identities central to self, and the role of group compatibility in the transition. The centrality of the firefighter identity to the self-concept makes this an ideal population with which to explore issues of loss of meaning and (in)compatibility through retirement. Thematic analysis of 20 semi-structured interviews with retired firefighters elucidated how the firefighter identity shapes the experience of retirement: 1) the centrality and intensity of the firefighter role resulted in a profound sense of loss of meaning in life among retired firefighters and 2) the demanding role hindered firefighters from engaging with other social groups, which many saw as incompatible, and left them socially isolated in retirement. Results also showed that some firefighters engaged in meaning replacement and social scaffolding to navigate these challenges. The findings are discussed in relation to developing SIMIC and providing recommendations to adequately support these and other emergency service occupations in their transition to retirement.

scholarly journals Mobilising Men: Ally Identities and Collective Action in Japan and the Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle P. Ochoa ◽  
Eric Julian Manalastas ◽  
Makiko Deguchi ◽  
Winnifred R. Louis
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Group Efficacy ◽  
Disadvantaged Groups ◽  
The Social ◽  
Identity Model ◽  
Ingroup Identification ◽  
Moral Convictions

Men have an important role as allies in reducing discrimination against women. Following the Social Identity Model of Collective Action (SIMCA), we examined whether men's identification with women would predict their allied collective action, alongside moral convictions, efficacy, and anger. We also examined whether identification with their own ingroup would decrease their willingness to improve women's situation. We tested the SIMCA, extended to consider ingroup identification among men, in Japan (N = 103) and the Philippines (N = 131). Consistent with the SIMCA, moral convictions and group efficacy predicted men's willingness to engage in collective action to fight discrimination against women. However, anger was not significant, and identification with the advantaged and disadvantaged groups played different roles in the two countries. We discuss the possible role of norms and legitimacy in society in explaining the pattern of results.

scholarly journals The Importance of Social Groups for Retirement Adjustment: Evidence, Application, and Policy Implications of the Social Identity Model of Identity Change

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Haslam ◽  
Niklas K. Steffens ◽  
Nyla R. Branscombe ◽  
S. Alexander Haslam ◽  
Tegan Cruwys ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Identity Change ◽  
The Social ◽  
Identity Model

Examining the relationships between social identities of British Asian transgender /gender non-conforming and well-being.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan JI ◽  
Ayoub Bouguettaya
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Identities ◽  
Specialist Service ◽  
Effective Contact ◽  
Double Minority ◽  
Stigmatized Identity

AbstractObjective: The present study aimed to explore the roles of social identity (British Asian / TGNC)against mental health problems (depression) and well-being.Methods: This study is a mixed methods pilot study. British Asian TGNC adults were our targeted subjects. An online anonymous survey was opened for four weeks and shared by some LGBTQ+ communities in the U.K. We recruited three participants, which did not meet planned sample size requirements.Results: Due to the lack of participants, we cannot reject our support any of our hypothesis. Based on the qualitative analysis, we inferred some possible findings: (1) double stigmatized individuals reported great experiences of discrimination related to their stigmatized social identity; (2) people who hold double stigmatized identity may show asymmetric identification; (3) affirmation of multiple identities could provide resilience and then foster mental health and well-beings.Conclusion: Our study demonstrated the difficulties in recruitment double minority group of people. The reasons of the failure in recruitment could be (1) double stigmatized identity may lead to concealment (2) COVID-19 causes problems in direct contact. Implications on recruitment issues within double stigmatized identities are extensively discussed, with discussions against how these areas relate to effective contact and engagement with specialist service for British Asian TGNC individuals and communities. Having a theoretical and practical understanding of these issues may address future recruitment difficulties

Mental health recovery is social

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Holttum
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Main Component

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarise two 2014 research papers that highlight the role of social interactions and the social world in recovery in the context of mental distress. Design/methodology/approach – The author summarise two papers: one is about two theories from social psychology that help us understand social identity – our sense of who we are. The other brings together and looks at the similarities and differences between ten different therapies that can be called resource-oriented – that is, they focus on people's strengths and resources rather than what is wrong with them. Findings – The paper on social identity gives a convincing case for incorporating teaching about social identity – and the social groups to which people belong – into the training of mental health professionals. The paper on resource-oriented therapies suggests that social relationships are a main component of all ten therapies examined. This second paper suggested a need for more research and theory relating to resource-oriented therapies. Social identity theory could help address this issue. Mental health services may be able to help people more by focusing on their established and desired social identities and group-belonging, and their strengths, than is usual. Originality/value – These two papers seem timely given the growing recognition of the role of social factors in the development and maintenance of mental distress. More attention to social factors in recovery could help make it more self-sustaining.

scholarly journals Predicting collective action tendencies among Filipina domestic workers in Lebanon: Integrating the Social Identity Model of Collective Action and the role of fear

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 967-978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aya Adra ◽  
Charles Harb ◽  
Mengyao Li ◽  
Anna Baumert
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Domestic Workers ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Underrepresented Populations ◽  
The Social ◽  
Identity Model ◽  
Political Actions ◽  
Action Tendencies

This study examined factors underlying collective action tendencies in a context of severe disadvantage and high repression. Drawing on the Social Identity Model of Collective Action (SIMCA; van Zomeren, Postmes, & Spears, 2008), we tested the roles of group-based anger, participative efficacy, group identity—SIMCA variables—but also fear. Although SIMCA has been widely used in various social contexts, little is known about how well it applies to severely disadvantaged groups in highly repressive situations. In the study of female Filipina domestic workers ( N = 123) in Beirut, Lebanon, results provided partial support for SIMCA, such that identity indirectly and positively predicted collective action intentions via efficacy, but not anger. Importantly, fear modulated the paths from anger and efficacy to collective action intentions. Efficacy and anger positively predicted collective action tendencies among individuals low, but not high, in fear. These findings attest to the importance of studying political actions among underrepresented populations.

Testing the Social Identity Model of Collective Action Longitudinally and Across Structurally Disadvantaged and Advantaged Groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 823-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma F. Thomas ◽  
Elena Zubielevitch ◽  
Chris G. Sibley ◽  
Danny Osborne
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Disadvantaged Groups ◽  
The Social ◽  
Causal Assumptions ◽  
Longitudinal Association ◽  
Identity Model ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Over Time

Although the social identity model of collective action (SIMCA) demonstrates that identity, efficacy, and injustice are key correlates of collective action, longitudinal tests of these causal assumptions are absent from the literature. Moreover, most collective action research focuses on disadvantaged groups’ responses to injustice, with few studies examining what motivates advantaged groups to protest. We address these oversights using nationally representative longitudinal panel data to investigate SIMCA among members of disadvantaged ( N = 2,574) and advantaged ( N = 13,367) groups. As hypothesized, identity predicted increases in injustice, efficacy, and collective action support over time. In turn, injustice (but not efficacy) mediated the longitudinal association between identity and collective action support. Notably, results were largely consistent across disadvantaged and advantaged groups. Thus, we provide the first demonstration that identity temporally precedes collective action across objectively disadvantaged and advantaged groups, but identify complexities regarding the role of efficacy in protest.

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