Stress and the stability of social systems: A review of neurophysiological research

IF 10.1 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

European Review of Social Psychology Pub Date : 2018-01-01 DOI:10.1080/10463283.2018.1543149

D. Scheepers, N. Ellemers

引用次数: 13

Abstract

ABSTRACT Current societies are characterised by unprecedented change in demographic, economic and political terms. These changes may be rather stressful, especially for those who have most to lose, that is members of (formerly) high-status groups. In this contribution, we review research on the influence of hierarchy stability on physiological stress, making a distinction between the cardiovascular correlates of negative stress (“threat”) and positive stress (“challenge”). Results from six studies reveal that when hierarchies are stable those low in rank show threat, while when hierarchies are unstable, those high in rank show threat and those low in rank show challenge. These effects occur independently of whether rank is based on power or status, or on interpersonal or inter-group comparisons. Results are discussed in terms of theories on power and identity, and implications for (interventions for) inter-group conflict and health.

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压力与社会系统的稳定性:神经生理学研究综述

当今社会的特点是在人口、经济和政治方面发生了前所未有的变化。这些变化可能会带来相当大的压力，尤其是对那些失去最多的人来说，也就是(以前的)高地位群体的成员。在这篇文章中，我们回顾了层次稳定性对生理应激影响的研究，并区分了负面应激(“威胁”)和积极应激(“挑战”)的心血管相关因素。六项研究的结果表明，当等级稳定时，等级低的表现为威胁;当等级不稳定时，等级高的表现为威胁，等级低的表现为挑战。这些影响的发生与排名是基于权力还是地位，还是基于人际或群体间的比较无关。结果在权力和身份的理论方面进行了讨论，并对(干预)群体间冲突和健康的影响。

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European Review of Social Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

CiteScore

15.30

自引率

2.80%

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期刊介绍： The "European Review of Social Psychology (ERSP)" is a distinguished international journal that operates under the patronage of the European Association of Social Psychology. It serves as a platform for comprehensive, theory-driven reviews that cover the broad spectrum of social psychology. The journal is open to submissions from authors worldwide and is guided by a prestigious international editorial board. ERSP is particularly interested in publishing reviews that reflect the author's own research program, as demonstrated by their publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. The journal values theoretical contributions that are grounded in a substantial empirical foundation, situating the research within the broader context of existing literature and offering a synthesis that goes beyond the individual articles. In addition to these in-depth reviews, ERSP also welcomes conventional reviews and meta-analyses, further enriching the journal's offerings. By focusing on high-quality, evidence-based research, ERSP contributes significantly to the advancement of knowledge in social psychology and fosters a deeper understanding of human social behavior across cultures and societies.