The power of one: the relative influence of helpful and selfish models

Burger, Jerry M.; Bender, Talia J.; Day, Lindsay; DeBolt, Jessica A.; Guthridge, Laura; How, Heather Woods; Meyer, Melanie; Russell, Kristin A.; Taylor, Stephanie

doi:10.1080/15534510.2014.926291

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“…At the intergroup level, it can be suggested that formation of social identities can become an integral part of effective ostracism interventions. In social psychological literature, the "power of one" is a prominent mechanism that explains individuals' proneness to imitate prosocial and helpful behaviors which are directed toward themselves (Burger et al, 2015; for a review on social psychological experiments see Asch, 1951). In addition, it has been found that aggression following social exclusion can be eliminated if the excluded person has an alternative source of positive social connection (Twenge, Zhang et al, 2007).…”

Section: An Emergent Need For Multi-level Interventions For Ostracismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ostracism in the era of COVID-19: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intergroup perspectives

Galanaki¹,

Gkinopoulos²

2022

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COVID-19 pandemic had a profound negative impact on people’s personal and social life. In this chapter, after some conceptual clarifications, we provide insights into the effects of ostracism on people’s well-being as individuals, partners, and group members. Specifically, we explore (a) individual- and personality-based risk factors of ostracism (intrapersonal level); (b) deprivation of social touch, disruption of empathy and social stigmatization in interpersonal relations (interpersonal level); and (c) disruption of social identity, social stigmatization and rise in prejudiced, discriminatory, and xenophobic tendencies withing groups (intergroup level). The contribution of this chapter lies in proposing an interplay among intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intergroup dimensions of identity, that is, a multi-level conceptualization of ostracism during the covidian era. By integrating theoretical arguments and research findings, we support the view that personal identity commitment and identification with social groups have similar roots, both based on the individual’s need to formulate meaningful connections to the world and, thus, cope with as well as prevent ostracism. The implications of the interplay between personal and social identity for the measurement of ostracism are also discussed. Next, strategies for tackling ostracism during the pandemic or similar widespread crises are proposed. Finally, avenues for future research are suggested.

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Section: An Emergent Need For Multi-level Interventions For Ostracismmentioning

confidence: 99%