Social Psychological Theories Research Articles

Corporate Volunteering Impacts

Institutions such as the European Commission have committed themselves to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) in their 2020 Strategy for Europe, being that an increasing number of companies are developing corporate volunteering (CV) as part of their CSR policy. The purpose of this paper is to study the impacts of CV implementation on three stakeholders: the company, the community, and the employees. Through a survey targeting employees with experience in CV, it was possible to conclude, generally, that the main perceived impact is increasing employee satisfaction level; that CV impacts are partially influenced by gender, the respondents' frequency in CV activities, and preferences; and, finally, that CV impacts are mainly explained in the company by self-serving purposes, in the community by the anticipation of benefits, and for employees by the social exchange, attribution, and identification psychological theories.

Social influence and reduction of animal protein consumption among young adults: Insights from a socio-psychological model

Studying the drivers of animal protein consumption (APC), beyond just meat consumption, is of great importance as reducing APC has a high potential to mitigate climate change and other environmental issues. One known determinant of food behavior is the social environment. However, in pro-environmental literature, social contacts' influence on meat consumption is often limited to normative influence (social norms). Moreover, when social influence on other pro-environmental food behavior is examined, only the direct association without possibly underlying mechanisms and mostly short-term behaviors rather than usual dietary patterns are addressed. This study addresses these gaps by examining the pathways of mechanisms behind the influence of perceived APC reduction behavior by close social contacts on behavior - in our case self-reported APC behavior (social influence) among young adults (age 18–35). We propose a conceptual model that integrates traditional social influence theories from communication science and social psychological theories and considers social contacts' behavior an antecedent of TPB and NAM constructs. Cross-sectional survey data, including egocentric network data, were collected in January 2022 through an online citizen panel among 204 young adults. The results of Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modeling suggest that social contacts' perceived APC reduction behavior influences multiple psychological constructs beyond social norms (awareness of consequences, perceived behavioral control, social norms, and attitude) simultaneously. All constructs except for social norms are internalized into a personal norm, which then leads to an increased intention to reduce APC and a decreased self-reported APC. Altogether, our study identified mechanisms behind social influence, which can also be applied to other behaviors. Leveraging close social contacts may be a promising pathway for policy and changemakers to stimulate the internalization of psychological constructs related to APC reduction.

Mindfulness Practices for Ethical Leadership in a Post Covid-19 World

Does embracing a practice of mindfulness nurture and sustain ethical leadership skills in top managers? In this conceptual paper, an attempt has been made to address the question. In the aftermath of Covid-19, existing leadership practices need to be reevaluated and revitalized to meet the expectations of an increasingly interdependent, uncertain, and rapidly changing global business environment. The business environment needs top managers who are able to sustain their ethical leadership skillset, which involves strategic thinking, the capacity to learn, the capacity to change, and managerial wisdom (Boal & Hooijberg, 2001). Drawing on upper echelons theory, and the ethical leadership framework, first, the characteristics of ethical leaders are outlined. Next, drawing on the theories of social and cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and medicine, the importance of mindfulness to cultivate ethical leadership qualities is highlighted. Finally, mindfulness tools are offered for managers for sustained ethical leadership.

The role of the teacher-student relationship in the innovation of education: Interdisciplinary review of the issue

Many contemporary authors addressed digital and online education, competencies, and lifelong learning. However, less is said about the importance of interpersonal relationships, even though they are essential for preserving the sustainability of education. The research aims to examine the field of human relations. To achieve this goal, the theory of organisational and social psychology was used. Relations can only be implemented through interpersonal dialogue. From an environmental perspective, both subjective and objective factors were determined to define the strength of the relationship. It was concluded that the teacher’s personality is the key to success at all levels of education. It is justified that the result of curricula’s central regulation is that the education of tomorrow’s professionals is directed by today’s professionals, who often have an interest in providing what is needed now rather than what may be needed in the future. It is proved that it is not enough for students to be aware of the academic mission, nor for the university to be a kind of training site for the labour market. From a socio-psychological perspective, it was disclosed that teaching quality mattered most, but subject to the theory of organisational psychology. The introduced materials can be utilized by universities to work on the nature of graduates’ preparation through the advancement of their character. Considering various approaches to the organization of education participants’ activities and characteristics of their self-development, the model for the formation of the value system of future teachers will make it possible to provide conditions for the individualization of training paths.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTH CREATIVE POTENTIAL IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITALIZATION AND DIGITAL SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

The high importance of mass creative culture and the active digitalization of all spheres of life, combined with social restrictions during the pandemic, are caused changes in society's perception of cultural and social values. These affect the most psychologically flexible social group, the youth, who are equally open to any innovation and dependent on the socio-psychological and cultural environment. The article raises the problem of formation of an artist-person in the period of digitalization from the point of view of the development of creative potential. Based on a systematic approach and the results of participant observation of the behavior and development of creative users of social networks, the socio-psychological features of the activities of Internet authorities as intermediaries between a person and the cultural environment, as well as the influence of trends in modern online platforms on the creative potential of an individual, were analyzed. A multi-level model of the creative development of a person in the network was presented, taking into account the risks and negative impact from the Internet society. The model includes the stages: passive observation, repetition of the mass pattern, creative activity, separation the art from creativity, and the art level itself. The most dangerous are the passive-affective and detached-creative levels, at which the influence of society on the developing creative personality is strongest and most unpredictable. The results are interesting for specialists in the field of cultural studies, sociology, social psychology, and pedagogical theory and practice in the context of the digital transformation of education.

Being one of us: we-identities and self-categorization theory

AbstractOne way to theorize about we-identities—the identities that individual subjects have as ‘one of us’—is in terms of the uniformity, interchangeability, and prototypicality of group members. The social-psychological theory of self-categorization epitomizes this approach, which has strongly influenced contemporary phenomenological research on the we. This paper argues that this approach has one important and largely overlooked limitation: the we-identities tied to close personal relationships—exemplified by long-term friendships and romantic partnerships—are based on patterns of interpersonal interaction and integration through which individuals tend to grasp their non-substitutability and complementarity. This limitation suggests that another approach is needed to tackle the we-identities characteristic of close personal relationships. I outline such an approach, by combining resources from classical phenomenology and ongoing research on the socially extended mind.

How Finnish and Filipino university students in business studies perceive leaders based on visual cues

This article sets out to examine cultural differences in perceiving leaders’ visual non-verbal behavior. It examines and compares how business students at universities in Finland and the Philippines perceive business leaders based on visual cues, drawing on social psychological theories of social categorization, person perception, and the cultural dimensions of leadership and organization. A total of 32 university students of business studies participated in the study. They were presented with eight images of people with different visual expressions and reflected in writing on what kinds of leaders these people would be. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The findings show that both Finnish and Filipino students had similar perceptions of what kinds of leaders the people in the images might be. However, in terms of leadership preferences, the Finnish students appeared to place more emphasis on the person’s level of communicativeness and friendliness, whereas levels of competence and commitment were emphasized more strongly by Filipino students. The theoretical approach and design of the study may be applied in research on leaders’ visual nonverbal expressiveness in multicultural organizations.

THE INFLUENCE OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE, SPIRITUAL CONGRUENCE AND ACCOUNTING LITERACY ON ATTITUDE OF PURCHASING HALAL PRODUCT TOWARDS INTENTION TO PURCHASE AMONG GENERATION ALPHA

Background and Purpose: In recent years, studies and interest in human behaviour in relation to the halal industry have been growing. The process of understanding the reasons for planning behaviour intention is not an easy path. Intentions are provoked by an individual’s attitude which effect on how individuals making per purchase decision (Blackwell, Miniard, & Engel, 2001; Viksne, Salkovska, Gaitniece, & Puke, 2016). Human beings are complex and this complexity helps in having contradictions in an individual’s attitude.
 
 Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) was created based on the theory of social psychology, and congruity theory was used as a theoretical framework for creating the current conceptual model.
 
 The main objective of the study is to examine the relationship between Spiritual intelligence (SQ), Spiritual Congruence (SC) and Accounting Literacy (AL) towards attitude and intention to purchase Halal product among the Generation Alpha.
 Methodology: To provide insight from this generation, the current study conducted a survey within the students of Faculty Economics and Muamalat, USIM for five programs offered. The survey reached 181 respondents, those who had experience in consuming halal products. The research instrument which consists of 31 scale items were utilized using a Likert scale and were then administered via questionnaire administered approach of using SPSS.
 
 Findings: Based on the finding it indicates that only SQ and SC have positive and significant relationship towards attitude which is represented by 0.006 for SQ and 0.022 for SC. However, AL does not reflect significant relationship with attitude.
 
 Contributions: The implication of the finding indicates that the education structure which embedded the Islamic elements could influence the attitude of the students towards Halal products. The finding could be the interest of the authorities and bodies related to Halal industry to create awareness among Alpha generation.
 
 Keywords: Spiritual intelligence, spiritual congruence, accounting literacy, halal, generation alpha.
 
 Cite as: Azreen Jihan, M. H., Nurul Nazlia, J., Muhamad Azrin, N., Muhammad, M., & N Alia Fahada, W. A. R. (2023). The influence of spiritual intelligence, spiritual congruence and accounting literacy on attitude of purchasing halal product towards generation alpha. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(2), 73-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8iss2pp73-94

Anxiety of Kurdish Native Speaker A Social Psychology Theory: Behavioral Based Attitude Theory

Yek ji mijarên sereke ya derûnnasiya civakî; helwest e. Têkiliya di navbera helwestê û reftarê de her tim bûye mijareke taybet ji bo pêşbîniya tevgerên civakî yên takekesan. Xebatên berbiçav ên li ser helwest û reftarê nîşan didin ku helwest reftarê dişopîne. Anku pêşî reftar tê ceribandin piştre ew dibe helwest. Di xebata ku hatiye kirin (N:177, M:29,3) de şopa wekî reftar bandora tevlêbûna atolyeyên zimanê Kurdî, li ser helwestên di derheqê axaftina Kurdî û bikaranîna Tirkî de hatiyê lêkolînkirin. Di heman demê de wek reftar di axaftina Kurdî de bertekên beşdaran di hin rewşên anksiyetîk de hatine pîvîn. Di encamê de li gorî bikaranîna zimanê Kurdî ya li derve, beşdarên ku wek reftar tevlê atolyeyên zimanê Kurdî bûne, axaftina zimanê Kurdî reftareke polîtîk dibînin û her wiha pêdivî bi axaftina Tirkî nabînin û Tirkî zimaneke hevpar nabînin. Di rewşên anksîyetîk de jî kesên ku tevlê atolyeyên zimanê Kurdî bûne li gorî yên nebûne zêdetir axaftina Kurdî reftareke politîk dibînin ev jî li gorî korelasyonên di navbera guherbaran de asta anksiyeteyê bilind dike.

The Role of Psychological Safety in Team Communication: Implications for Human Resource Practices

In the fast-paced environment of contemporary workplaces, characterized by a focus on innovation and collaboration, effective team communication stands out as a critical factor for organizational success. At the heart of such communication dynamics lies the concept of psychological safety—a shared belief within teams that encourages individuals to express themselves without fear of negative consequences. Recognized as a fundamental element for high-performing teams, psychological safety is now undergoing a paradigm shift in human resource (HR) practices, which traditionally concentrated on recruitment, training, and performance management. As organizations navigate the complexities of the global market, understanding and fostering psychological safety within teams have become imperative. This paper explores the multifaceted dimensions of psychological safety in team communication and its implications for contemporary HR practices. The groundwork for psychological safety was laid by Edgar Schein, whose seminal research emphasized the importance of trust and mutual respect in organizational settings. Drawing from social psychology theories, Schein highlighted psychological safety as a facilitator for authentic expression and constructive dialogue. Amy Edmondson's subsequent research further underscored the pivotal role of psychological safety, particularly in fostering open communication, learning, and innovation within teams. Psychological safety, defined as the perceived safety of interpersonal interaction, influences team communication and performance significantly. Various factors such as role-based characteristics, organizational trust, and empowering leadership contribute to its establishment. Trust moderates the relationship between work locus of control and psychological safety. Training interventions and individualized attention from managers have also been identified as means to enhance psychological safety, especially in interprofessional teams where it is crucial for effective communication and decision-making. Within psychologically safe teams, members feel empowered to voice opinions, share ideas, and challenge norms without fear of reprisal. This openness fosters a culture of constructive feedback and continuous improvement, driving innovation and problem-solving initiatives. Vulnerability, as advocated by Brené Brown, plays a crucial role in this context, facilitating authentic engagement and deeper relationships among team members. With the rise of remote work and virtual collaboration, the importance of psychological safety becomes even more pronounced. HR practices must adapt to foster psychological safety in virtual teams, leveraging technology to promote inclusivity and mitigate communication barriers.

A Társas Tanulás Technológia bevezetése Erdélyben

The Social Learning organization technology combines the latest theories in neuroscience, organization sociology, social psychology, developmental and group psychology, reform pedagogy, etc. with the biblical commandment of love. 40 years of practical experience have shown that it multiplies the performance of students, while their personalities and social relationships develop significantly. Research integrating the results of the disciplines and successful experiments in school practice over several decades have made it possible to disseminate this pedagogical innovation in Transylvania.

What if my boss is a narcissist? The effects of chief executive officer narcissism on female proportion in top management teams

AbstractFor the period 2015–2019 and based on a Spanish sample of 145 listed companies, this paper provides insights into how narcissistic chief executive officers (CEOs) influence the proportion of women in top management teams (TMTs). As a further analysis and in line with social psychology and upper echelons theories, we study whether the power and gender of a CEO and the female proportion in the firm's board moderate the relationship. Our results reveal that narcissistic CEOs are less likely to support women in TMTs, confirming that CEO personality traits influence team structure. Further results suggest that this aversion increases as the CEO's power grows and is a woman, and when female proportion in board decreases. The results have an impact on the gender equality goal, demonstrating that the behavior of women toward promoting gender equality in TMTs depends both on the specific position of women in the firm's hierarchy and on their personal psychological attributes. We find that women directors support social identity values and that narcissistic female CEOs act like queen bees.

The social context of burning mouth syndrome: an exploratory pilot study of stigma, discrimination, and pain.

The social context of burning mouth syndrome (BMS) has received little attention in the scientific literature. However, social psychological theory and insights from those with lived experiences suggest that people living with BMS experience compounding effects of stigma related to their pain, diagnosis (or lack thereof), and intersectional identities. Our aim is to provide initial evidence and to motivate new directions for research on BMS. Here, we present the results of an exploratory pilot study (n = 16) of women living with BMS in the United States. Participants completed self-report measures of stigma, discrimination, and pain, as well as laboratory assessments of pain through quantitative sensory testing. Results indicate a high prevalence of internalized BMS stigma, experience of BMS-related discrimination from clinicians, and gender stigma consciousness in this population. Moreover, results provide initial evidence that these experiences are related to pain outcomes. The most robust pattern of findings is that internalized BMS stigma was related to greater clinical pain severity, interference, intensity, and unpleasantness. Given the prevalence and pain-relevance of intersectional stigma and discrimination identified in this pilot study, lived experience and social context should be incorporated into future research on BMS.

Using Message Strategies to Attenuate the Effects of Disinformation on Credibility

ABSTRACT In the growth of online news, the industry faces increased threats on a polarized landscape, such as online-targeted disinformation, that threaten the legitimacy of news sources. This research contributes to the theoretical advancement of crisis communication and social psychology theories and provides guidance for professionals navigating emerging forms of paracrises. Results from this experimental design study reveal that during orchestrated disinformation campaigns, an astroturf paracrisis can damage the credibility of a targeted organization. Findings share how political ideology affects perceptions of news credibility during these campaigns and how combined proactive and reactive messaging can attenuate the effects of an astroturfer across the political spectrum.

Women Managers and the Gender Wage Gap: Workgroup Gender Composition Matters

Women's representation in managerial positions is a common metric for gender equity in organizations. Whether women managers improve gender equity among their subordinates is, however, less clear. Drawing on rich longitudinal personnel data from a large Korean food company, we provide new insight into this question by focusing attention on key micro-contexts for interaction and relational politics within organizations: workgroups. Building on social-psychological theories about in-group preference and value threats, we theorize that workgroup gender composition conditions the relationship between supervisor gender and gender earnings differentials. Results from regression models with workgroup fixed effects confirm this insight. Women supervisors are associated with smaller gender earnings gaps in workgroups when they are male-dominated. This relationship is stronger for less-advantaged workers, with supervisor gender and workgroup gender composition mattering more for “sticky floors” than “glass ceilings.”

Mediated communication and refugee resilience: A social psychological model

The global refugee crisis, exacerbated by the Russian aggression in Ukraine, was caused by the unprecedented migration of millions fleeing wars, conflicts, and persecution. In this context, social psychologists are increasingly focusing on the role of mediated communication in promoting resilience among refugees. This article explores how mediated communication can foster resilience, drawing on social psychology theories and empirical research. We present an overview of the global refugee crisis and the challenges refugees face, including those affected by the ongoing war. The concept of resilience and its relevance to refugees is introduced, discussing the role of social support, coping strategies, and positive emotions in fostering this vital quality. We analysed the role of mediated communication and main characteristic, which can play important role for mental health problem prevention. Mediated communication, as a powerful tool to promote refugee resilience, is examined, highlighting its ability to provide access to social support networks, favour connection and belonging, and facilitate access to information and resources. Understanding the cultural and social contexts in which refugees use mediated communication, including issues of gender, age, and cultural norms, is essential for effective interventions. We concluded that interventions can address the unique challenges faced by refugees, such as displacement, war trauma, and social isolation, as well as the specific needs of Ukrainian refugees from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Potential challenges and limitations of mediated communication in promoting resilience among refugees, such as privacy and security issues, social isolation, and disinformation, are also discussed. Research perspectives are empirical verification of conceptual model of mediated communication potential for refugees’ resilience and develop the evidence based recommendation for future psychoeducation and mental health promotion interventions

Predicting Phishing Victimization: Comparing Prior Victimization, Cognitive, and Emotional Styles, and Vulnerable or Protective E-mail Strategies

ABSTRACT Phishing victimization is prevalent and results in theft of personal identifiable information (PII) or installing malware to steal PII. Drawing upon social psychological and criminological theories, we conducted a prospective study to assess three groups of predictors to being phished or not: a) prior victimization; b) protective or vulnerable habitual strategies, and c) emotional and cognitive decision-making styles. Students (N = 236) completed a survey assessing these predictors and then about 4 weeks later received a phishing e-mail using the university’s phishing testing system. The e-mail requested that they click on a link and enter their student ID to avoid having their account blocked. About half (50.8%) clicked on the link, and 81.6% of those phished entered their PII. Individuals who had low avoidant style and high generalized anxiety were four times more likely to be phished, after controlling for the significant effects of vulnerable habitual strategies and using dating apps. Machine learning analyses also found cognitive styles and generalized anxiety are the better predictors of getting phished compared to vulnerable and protective strategies and prior victimization. These findings suggest that cybersecurity training needs to be expanded to address the emotional and cognitive processing of deceptive appeals in e-mails.

Understanding the Underlying Causes of Tensions That Arise in ICU Care for Older Patients.

AbstractObjective: We hypothesized that the reasons behind this tension are complex and can be understood better by applying social psychology theory.Design: A qualitative methodology was drawn on for data collection and thematic analysis, with focus group discussions adopted for interviews with patient families and ICU physicians. Additionally, we used a social psychology theory, the reasoned action approach (RAA) framework, to understand these tensions.Setting: Two 15-bedded ICUs of an academic university-affiliated teaching hospital in Singapore.Subjects: A total of 72 physicians and family members of older ICU patients (>70 years old).Measurements and Main Results: The primary analysis revealed five areas of tension around prognostication in the ICU. These dealt with issues of divergent views, different role expectations, conflicting emotional responses, and issues of communication and trust. Further analysis helped to identify underlying factors leading to tensions and behaviors. Differences in prognostication and in expectation of outcomes between clinicians and family members were the main cause of tensions. When the RAA framework was applied, these tensions could be predicted early on and understood more clearly.Conclusions: Tensions revolve around losing control of the patient's care, differences between hopeful expectations and clinical prognostication, perceived biases of physicians, and underlying mistrust between families and physicians.

Determinants of housing moving intention of urban low-income residents in China: Life-cycle, lived experience, and place

This paper examines the residential mobility of urban low-income residents in two Chinese cities using survey data. Contrary to previous studies, our results reveal a relatively low level of housing mobility among the urban poor. In exploring the determinants of low-income housing mobility, we employ both life-cycle and social-psychological theories, with particular attention to the role of place-based factors and their interactions with other variables. Our analysis uncovers a strong relationship between housing mobility and life-cycle variables, albeit with considerable heterogeneity among residents. Additionally, the lived experience of housing emerges as a significant predictor of mobility. Lastly, we find that the interplay of place and space exerts a profound and complex influence on this process, shaping moving intentions at various geographical scales and interacting with other factors to determine the housing mobility of urban low-income groups.

Leadership, mobilization of risky behaviours and accountability: The Church of Greece leaders' public talk during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social psychologists have typically examined leadership and risk-taking behaviours through a social identity lens. However, the rhetorical/ideological aspects of such processes as well as leaders' accountability management practices have not been adequately studied. We address this gap by focusing on leaders of the Church of Greece (CoG), who, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, insisted that their congregation should keep receiving the Holy Communion, which typically involves the practice of spoon-sharing. We present a discursive analysis of 17 interviews with leaders of the CoG given in Greek media channels, exploring how they construct participation in the ritual. When Church leaders urged their audiences to engage in risky practices, they assumed various social identity positions (e.g. scientifically informed; civic minded), implicating competing ideological frameworks. They also managed their personal and institutional accountability for potential viral transmissions by placing responsibility for adverse effects on their followers. Implications for social psychological theory are discussed.