Abstract
Collective action is a topic that is highly relevant to the socio-political dynamics of the contemporary world. Six papers collected in the special section address different aspects of collective action. They cover a diversity of topics, methods, and samples. However, the focus on goals and needs that drive collective action and social context that facilitates commitment to social causes provides a common ground for the research presented in this section.
Highlights
While, in most cases, it is a minority of citizens who are politically active, there have been certain moments in history when the world experienced a sudden surge in collective action
What motivates actions on behalf of a collective cause? What influences the choice between violent vs. peaceful means for that goal? What are individual and situational predictors of political engagement? Six papers collected in this special section address different aspects of collective action
They explored if priming rejection could lead to an increase in normative behaviors related to political engagement
Summary
While, in most cases, it is a minority of citizens who are politically active, there have been certain moments in history when the world experienced a sudden surge in collective action. Despite its social importance, it seems that only a few people engage in collective action on a regular basis. Understanding what motivates such behaviors or, on the contrary, what stops people from engaging in them, could have important practical implications for individuals who try to mobilize support for political movements and causes.
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