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.

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.

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.

Music Preference, Social Identity, and Self-Esteem

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 507-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Shepherd ◽  
Nicola Sigg
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Music Preference ◽  
Music Preferences ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Representative Model

Social identity theory posits that membership to social groups serves to enhance and maintain self-esteem. In young people music plays a prominent role in defining social identity, and so a relationship between music preference and self-esteem is expected, but is as yet unconfirmed by the literature. The objective of this study was to further examine the association between music preference and the self-esteem, and to apply social identity theory to differences in music preferences and self-esteem. The present study measured self-esteem from university students (n = 199) using Rosenberg’s (1965) self-esteem scale, and employed confirmatory factor analysis to derive a representative model of the self-esteem data. Music preference scores for clusters of music genres were found to significantly correlate with self-esteem. Furthermore, some measures of group differentiation based on music preference were significantly associated with self-esteem, but the relationships differed depending on gender. Overall, the results provided both support and challenges for social identity theory.

Called to Bless: Considering an Under-appreciated Aspect of “Doing Good” in 1 Peter 3:8–17

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-173
Author(s):  
David M. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Old Testament ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Narrative Transportation ◽  
1 Peter ◽  
Identity Processes ◽  
Transportation Theory

This article investigates the notion of mission as blessing in 1 Peter 3:8–17. Drawing on insights from both Social Identity Theory (SIT) and Narrative Transportation Theory (NTT), I consider how the use of Old Testament quotations and allusions are deployed in such a way as to subvert normal social identity processes by exhorting the recipients of 1 Peter to pursue a life oriented towards blessing one’s opponents through the refusal to retaliate; the pursuit of holistic well-being; and the willingness to defend the hope of one’s faith.

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.

Musical taste, in-group favoritism, and social identity theory: Re-testing the predictions of the self-esteem hypothesis

2020 ◽  
pp. 030573561989915
Author(s):  
Adam J Lonsdale
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Identity Theory ◽  
Group Identification ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Musical Style ◽  
Musical Taste ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Positive Correlations

Musical taste is thought to function as a social “badge” of group membership, contributing to an individual’s sense of social identity. Following from this, social identity theory predicts that individuals should perceive those who share their musical tastes more favorably than those who do not. Social identity theory also asserts that this in-group favoritism is motivated by the need to achieve, maintain, or enhance a positive social identity and self-esteem (i.e., the “self-esteem hypothesis”). The findings of the present study supported both of these predictions. Participants rated fans of their favorite musical style significantly more favorably than fans of their least favorite musical style. The present findings also offer, for the first time, evidence of significant positive correlations between an individual’s self-esteem and the in-group bias shown to those who share their musical tastes. However, significant relationships with in-group identification also indicate that self-esteem is unlikely to be the sole factor responsible for this apparent in-group bias. Together these findings suggest that those who share our musical taste are likely to be regarded as in-group members and will be subject to in-group favoritism according to our self-esteem and how strongly we identify with our fellow music fans.

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.

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
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