scholarly journals Board Composition and Innovation

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zenu Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
The Other ◽  
Board Composition ◽  
Corporate Boards ◽  
Demographic Diversity ◽  
Financial Decisions

Corporate boards make key economic and financial decisions. Diversity in the boardroom, on hand can lead to higher innovation by increasing interaction between heterogeneous agents; on the other hand it can lead to more conflict based on the predictions of social identity theory. In an examination of US firms from 1999 to 2006, this study finds that demographic diversity; directors’ individual characteristics and affiliation are associated with higher innovation in form of patents and quality of innovation in form of citations.

scholarly journals AMERICAN JEWS AS A WHITE ETHNIC AND HOW THEY WERE PERCEIVED: A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Rizqy A.R. Ahmad ◽  
Muh Arif Rokhman
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
White Privilege ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
The Other ◽  
American Jews ◽  
Sociological Approach ◽  
Ethnic Boundaries ◽  
White Ethnic

This study aims to determine the changes of American Jews social status from the ‘other’ to the white ethnic. Social Identity theory is used in order to breakdown how the American Jews were perceived. The classification as a white ethnic, while it has its benefits, does not automatically put the American Jews and the WASP in the exact same position. Rather, the American Jews managed to stay within their ethnic boundaries while enjoying the white privilege.

Latino Representation on Primetime Television

2005 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana E. Mastro ◽  
Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Real World ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Cultivation Theory ◽  
World Population ◽  
Primetime Television ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Made In

This study analyzes the frequency and quality of depictions of Latinos during the 2002 primetime television season. Research on cultivation theory and social identity theory provides insight into the potential implications of exposure to these images. Findings suggest that while advances have been made in terms of the quality of depictions of Latinos, many of these images remain tied to a few, longstanding media stereotypes. In addition, the rate at which Latinos are portrayed on television remains dramatically below that of the real-world population.

scholarly journals Social Identity Change in Pendalungan Community

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakrisno Satrio
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
The Other ◽  
Identity Change ◽  
Coverage Area ◽  
Russian Immigrants ◽  
The Social ◽  
Identity Changes

Ethnic Madura is one of the ethnic groups in East Java actively migrate. In these ethnicgroups there are Pendalungan Madurese inhabited the horseshoe area in East Java. So calledbecause the coverage area resembles the shape of a horseshoe. Starting from the eastPasuruan, Probolinggo, Situbondo, partly Banyuwangi, Jember and Lumajang.Madurese transfer from their home regions to the other is a migration. This is a consequenceof the change in many aspects of life such as, the progress of infrastructure built, economicgrowth, and also because of the desire of individuals to improve their quality of life.Migration of individuals from one region to another, also brings changes in their SocialIdentity. Researchers are interested to observe how the Social Identity Changes inPendalungan Madurese.Pendalungan Madurese has its own characteristics, some can be seen in the form of cultureand everyday life. Those characteristics are acculturation came from a meeting betweenMadurese as a newcomer, with local Ethnic (usually Javanese).The uniqueness is an interesting thing to observe, as has been done by Inga Jasinska Lahti(1999) on the Russian immigrants in Finland. Starting from Social Identity Theory - Tajfel(1979) and Ellemers (1999), researchers will try to find answers to questions in this study.This study aimed to identify the causes and forms of Social Identity on PendalunganMadurese by develop a model of Social Identity change in Pendalungan Madurese

scholarly journals A Contextual Account of the Psychosocial Impacts of Social Identity in a Sample of Digital Gamers

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Katherine Kaye ◽  
Charlotte Carlisle ◽  
Liam R. W. Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Digital Gaming ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
Psychosocial Impacts

Drawing on social identity theory (SIT), the current research explored the psychosocial impacts of digital gaming, through two studies. In Study 1, Football Manager players (N= 349) completed an online questionnaire measuring their social identity, quality of friendships, self-esteem, and psychological well-being. Study 2 utilised the equivalent methodology but in relation to FIFA players (N = 95), in which social identity was framed by their affiliation as online versus offline players. Study 1 found that social identity was positively related to well-being. Study 2 found differential effects of social identity as a result of the context of play. Specifically, positive associations were found for players who played in offline contexts in respect of support and depth of relationships. Overall, positive associations were found between social identity and self-esteem. This research highlights the application of SIT through a more nuanced contextual lens, to more fully understand its psychosocial impacts.

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.

Social identity and family business: exploring family social capital

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torsten Schmidts ◽  
Deborah Shepherd
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Family Social Capital ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to use social identity theory to explore factors that contribute to the development of family social capital. Effects are investigated both for the family and the business. Design/methodology/approach – A single in-depth case study focussing on the family unit was coducted within a fourth-generation family business involved in the arts retailing. Findings – The findings suggest that social identity theory is a useful lens to explore the development of family social capital. The six themes identified highlight that there is a normative and an affective dimension, leading to family members’ desire to uphold the status of the business. Evidence suggests that the normative factors may be both positively and negatively related to the development of family social capital, due to their potentially restrictive nature. Originality/value – The paper’s findings imply that social identity can contribute to understanding family dynamics. Evidence highlights various factors for family members that are not involved in the family business to uphold its status. This is attributed to the emotional significance of the business to the family’s identity. Furthermore, this paper suggests that the strong focus on norms and values, which developed gradually, may have adverse effects on the identification with the business and the willingness to uphold its status. Propositions are offered to provide guidance for future research to investigate this controversial evidence regarding the impact of value orientation on family social capital.

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