It’s not just “us” versus “them”: Moving beyond binary perspectives on intergroup processes

IF 10.1 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

European Review of Social Psychology Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI:10.1080/10463283.2020.1738767

John Dixon, G. Elcheroth, Philippa Kerr, J. Drury, Mai Al Bzour, Emina Subašić, K. Durrheim, E. Green

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ABSTRACT The social psychology of intergroup relations has emerged largely from studies of how one group of people (e.g., whites) think and feel about another (e.g., blacks). By reducing the social world to binary categories, this approach has provided an effective and efficient methodological framework. However, it has also obscured important features of social relations in historically divided societies. This paper highlights the importance of investigating intergroup relationships involving more than two groups and of exploring not only their psychological but also their political significance. Exemplifying this argument, we discuss the conditions under which members of disadvantaged groups either dissolve into internecine competition or unite to challenge the status quo, highlighting the role of complex forms of social comparison, identification, contact, and third-party support for collective action. Binary conceptualizations of intergroup relations, we conclude, are the product of specific sociohistorical practices rather than a natural starting point for psychological research.

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不仅仅是“我们”与“他们”：超越对群体间过程的二元视角

群体间关系的社会心理学主要来自于研究一个群体(如白人)如何思考和感受另一个群体(如黑人)。通过将社会世界简化为二元分类，这种方法提供了一种有效和高效的方法框架。然而，它也掩盖了历史上分裂社会中社会关系的重要特征。本文强调了研究涉及两个以上群体的群体间关系的重要性，以及不仅要探索其心理意义，还要探索其政治意义。为了证明这一论点，我们讨论了弱势群体成员要么陷入自相残杀的竞争，要么团结起来挑战现状的条件，强调了社会比较、认同、联系和第三方支持等复杂形式对集体行动的作用。我们得出结论，群体间关系的二元概念化是特定社会历史实践的产物，而不是心理学研究的自然起点。

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European Review of Social Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

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15.30

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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.