Social and psychological creativity in gay male midlife identity management

Hajek, Christopher

doi:10.1111/bjso.12128

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“…Some studies using semi‐structured interviews indeed show that people do engage in social creativity strategies when they are not prompted by survey items (e.g., Akfirat et al., 2016; Hajek, 2015; Van Bezouw & Van der Toorn, 2019). In addition, different types of qualitative methods could serve different functions in assessing the use of social creativity.…”

Section: Methodological Concerns In Studying Social Creativitymentioning

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Social creativity: Reviving a social identity approach to social stability

Bezouw

Toorn

Becker

2021

Euro J Social Psych

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Social Identity Theory (SIT) is commonly applied to explain social change. We aim to revive interest in the concept of social creativity in order to provide a SIT perspective on bolstering and challenging social stability. Social creativity allows people to maintain or achieve a positive social identity through re‐interpreting intergroup relations. Despite this crucial role in shaping intergroup comparisons, the causes and effects of social creativity are largely unknown. To understand how social creativity can contribute to social stability, we argue for a return to SIT's dynamic nature of constantly renegotiating intergroup relations, involving both higher‐ and lower‐status groups. Within these dynamics, we propose that social creativity can play the roles of coping with, promoting, and questioning social stability. Additionally, we outline a research agenda for future research on social creativity and discuss the impact that social stability can have in societies.

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Section: Methodological Concerns In Studying Social Creativitymentioning

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Social creativity: Reviving a social identity approach to social stability

Bezouw

Toorn

Becker

2021

Euro J Social Psych

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“…An individual may be a part of many groups at once-including online and offline-and their self-concept can change based on the context as different identities are privileged depending on the social space. The same shift takes place for queer individuals as they move between various interpersonal contexts (Hajek, 2015), such as visiting a gay bar, meeting a group of friends, and, we argue, chatting with other users on a GPS-based hookup application. Based on the work of Hajek and social identity theorists (e.g., Turner, 1987), our study argues that as MSM participate in online niche networks, such as Grindr, their sexual identity becomes increasingly salient because of the individuals they are (virtually) around.…”

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“…The strength of sexual identity among MSM has several noteworthy offline implications, and scholars are increasingly researching identity and new media usage among same-sex-attracted males (e.g., Hajek, 2015). Not only is a stronger sexual identity and community connectedness among MSM related to better wellbeing (Kertzner et al, 2009), but also safer sex practices (Seibt et al, 1995).…”

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Extending SIT to Niche Networks: The Effect of Group Commitment on Sexual Identity Commitment among Men who have Sex with Men

Coker,

Kahlow

2021

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Niche networks for sexual minorities are becoming increasingly popular and have garnered significant scholarly attention. Adding to the ongoing conversation regarding the uses and effects of niche networks, we explore the motivations for and impact of engaging with GPS-based hookup applications on sexual identity and group commitment. Using a cross-sectional survey of a nationwide sample (N = 102) and social identity theory (Tajfel, 1978), we investigate the effect of group commitment and motivations on daily hookup application use and sexual identity commitment among men seeking men. Findings demonstrate that group commitment and sexual identity commitment are positively correlated among GPS-based hookup application users, and that group commitment moderates the relationship between daily application use and sexual identity commitment. Further, the association between group commitment and sexual identity commitment is moderated by users’ motivations. Specifically, long-term motivations for using GPS-based hookup applications strengthens the association between group commitment and sexual identity commitment among app users. A significant association existed between group commitment and sexual identity commitment for participants whose primary motivation was long-term, but no association existed for participants whose primary motivation was short-term. This study extends niche network research and social identity theory by situating hookup applications as a social context for experiencing cognitive connections with group members and exploring sexual identity.

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“…One emerging area of research represented in BPS journals within the 2010s relates to intersectionality and the experiences of sub-groups of gay men. For instance, Hajek (2016) explored gay male midlife specifically from a social identity perspective. Jaspal and Cinnirella (2010) published a qualitative study examining British Muslim gay men's (BMGM) identities.…”

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LGBTIA-related articles within British Psychological Society Journals: A review of the literature from 1941-2017

Jowett

2020

bpssex

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This article identifies the quantity and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and asexual (LGBTIA) related journal articles published within the official British Psychological Society (BPS) journals. A systematic search of BPS journals was conducted using the BPS/Wiley search engine PsychSource. The search was conducted on 1 January 2018 and no timeframe was set for the search. Sixty-nine articles were identified across the BPS journals between 1941–2017. Until the end of the 1970s content focused almost exclusively on assessment and treatment of homosexuality (and to a lesser extent transsexuality), and was published primarily in the British Journal of Medical Psychology (n = 20; 1941–2000). From 1980 onwards, the content of articles mainly focused on anti-gay prejudice and have been published primarily in the British Journal of Social Psychology (n = 31; 1986–2017). The findings demonstrate a shift from a medical model of homosexuality prior to the 1980s, to focusing on homophobia as a social psychological problem. The review highlights a paucity of content relating to LGBTIA issues within the 11 official BPS journals. Within four BPS journals no relevant articles were identified. The range of LGBTIA topics published within these journals are also found to be extremely narrow.

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Social and psychological creativity in gay male midlife identity management

Cited by 6 publications

References 34 publications

Social creativity: Reviving a social identity approach to social stability

Social creativity: Reviving a social identity approach to social stability

Extending SIT to Niche Networks: The Effect of Group Commitment on Sexual Identity Commitment among Men who have Sex with Men

LGBTIA-related articles within British Psychological Society Journals: A review of the literature from 1941-2017

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