Research Handbooks on Social Psychology series – serie

This thought-provoking Handbook presents an overview of social psychology as a sub-discipline of sociology and psychology. Chapters analyse how social interactions and environments influence human behaviours and emotions, providing critical insights into identity theory, group processes, social structures, and the sociology of emotions.The Handbook of Social Psychology explores the overlap of sociological social psychology with other fields of study, such as sports, education, religion and neuropsychology. Contributing authors assess micro and macro-level processes involved in human interactions, debating the value of both quantitative and qualitative data in producing results that balance both depth and ease of analysis. Examining theoretical and methodological approaches, they address the current state of scholarship and identify potential areas for future investigation.This Handbook is essential reading for academics and researchers in sociology, psychology and communication studies, as well as those in management and political science. Professionals in the field will also benefit from its in-depth insights.

This Research Handbook facilitates the integration between two substantial yet often separated fields: the study of couple relationships and the study of family relationships. An array of expert contributors provide an up-to-date understanding of these important bonds, highlighting opportunities for consolidation and growth, and identifying new avenues of research.The Research Handbook on Couple and Family Relationships examines 12 major themes, each addressed in two companion chapters: one from the perspective of couple research and the other from the perspective of family research. Chapter authors outline different factors that influence couple and family relationships. Topics cover individual characteristics such as attachment, personality, depression, and gender roles; relational processes such as responsiveness, emotion regulation, conflict, aggression, and maltreatment; and external influences such as stress, financial strain, minority stress, neighborhoods, and social context. The companion treatment of these topics reveals key similarities and differences in the theories and methods used to study couple and family relationships, pointing toward potential advancements within each area.Adopting an innovative cross-disciplinary approach, this Research Handbook is invaluable to students and academics specializing in relationship, family, and gender scholarship, as well as social, developmental, and clinical psychology. Its insights into couple and family relationships are also of interest to mental health practitioners and policymakers.

This timely Research Handbook provides an in-depth exploration of the scholarly understanding of social influence. Expanding on classic characterisations and themes such as conformity, majority and minority persuasion, compliance and authority, this book examines how people exert and react to social influence in dynamic interpersonal and group settings.Bringing together a diverse team of global experts, the Research Handbook reviews how research in the field has historically developed, assesses current analyses that range from neurocognitive to cultural in existing social influence research and highlights key avenues for the advancement of this burgeoning area of study. Authors document the ubiquitous nature of social influence, address its effects on performance and action, and discuss how it shapes the self, relationships, groups and social reality. Finally, the Research Handbook reflects on the role of social influence in two specific settings, the digital world and legal processes, areas chosen for their unique relevance and research vibrancy.The Research Handbook on Social Influence will be an essential resource for academic researchers and students of social psychology, but also for scholars and practitioners in many other fields concerned with social behaviour. Providing a rigorous yet accessible overview of social influence research, this Handbook will serve them well as a source of scientific information and its potential applications to their professional endeavours.

This comprehensive Handbook showcases the breadth and depth of research developments at the forefront of experimental social psychology. Contributions from leading social psychologists examine a range of approaches to understanding the dynamics between humans and their environments, answering fundamental questions about how humans perceive themselves, others, and society.The Handbook builds on canonical topics in experimental social psychology to provide new insights into a wide variety of research areas, delving into human attitudes and motivations, inter- and intrapersonal processes, and intergroup conflicts. Chapters draw on key aspects of human behavior including nonverbal communication, experiences of authenticity, and perceptions of race and gender to elucidate the exciting potential for innovation in the field. Expert authors also emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, exploring the implications of social psychology for politics, law, and societal change. Providing an enlightening overview of the field, the Handbook of Experimental Social Psychology is an essential read for students and academics in psychology, political science, and sociology. It will also benefit practitioners, educators, and other professionals looking to gain a deeper insight into social psychology.

This thought-provoking Handbook examines a range of novel intersections between ethics and social psychology, extending the boundaries of the field beyond concerns of moral and positive psychology. It reflects on a range of social psychological approaches to moral issues, as well as on the ethical implications of social psychology research.Chapters cover fundamental aspects of morality and wellbeing, analyzing how these vary across cultures and time. They discuss key processes and phenomena at both an intra- and interpersonal level, from the psychology of regret and blame to moral disengagement and intergroup contact. Addressing questions surrounding climate change, animal product consumption, and the role of religion in human relationships, the Handbook emphasizes the importance of social psychological approaches for understanding ethical concepts.This discerning Handbook is an essential resource for students and scholars of psychology, sociology and philosophy, as well as the social sciences more broadly. It is also of great benefit to researchers seeking to understand new developments in the interdisciplinary study surrounding ethics and social psychology.

A major development in psychology over the past 50 years is new knowledge about the psychological qualities humans have as social animals. People act and behave not only with respect to their individual temperament, needs, wants, and desires but are driven by collective interests–group forces that shape our world every day. In this Handbook leading experts from around the world harness advances in social psychology to illustrate what groups are, why they matter and how they function as part of our human psychology.The stakes are high as a central provocation of the Handbook is that in the face of major social, environmental and health challenges survival is dependent on the group-level of human psychology. Chapters explore how group membership and social identities are strategically chosen, mobilised, and harnessed to drive individual and societal transformation.The Handbook of Social Identity Research is an invaluable resource for those interested in the psychology of behaviour change. It will be of interest to scholars and students of social and behavioural sciences, including psychology, sociology and public policy. The practical and theoretical insights provide a comprehensive guide of what needs to change for “us” to change for the better.

This timely book explores the fast-developing research landscape of social psychology theory in relation to the media. David Giles and Jennifer Johnston collate expert contributions examining the powerful influence of media on our thoughts, attitudes, and identities, seeking to understand how this can be studied.Chapters outline the application of new theoretical approaches to key topics such as news media, fandoms, social media, and parasocial interaction, examining how people incorporate media into their network of relationships and identities. The contributing authors explore how the multiplicity of modern media can simultaneously reproduce and yet reduce stereotypes, exclude as well as include marginalized groups, and encourage as well as discourage political activism. Reviewing the current challenges and opportunities present in conducting effective social research on media-related topics, they argue for the necessity of increasing media literacy, emphasizing the importance of taking back control of the media that surrounds us.This Research Handbook is an essential resource for academics and researchers in psychology, sociology, and communication and media studies who are interested in the application of social psychology to media.

This Handbook examines social psychology and its influence as a parent discipline of consumer psychology. The book places a particular focus on the theoretical origins of social psychology, emphasising the crucial role played by social interaction in all aspects of consumer behavior. Experts from across the globe explore and discuss application of a wide range of topics related to social psychology and consumer behavior, including human psychology and technology, power and oppression, environmental consumer psychology and the celebration of holidays. Contributors also assess the impact of psychology on macro frameworks such as public policy, the environment and stigmatization. Incorporating perspectives from well-established and emerging scholars, this Handbook provides an in-depth analysis of current knowledge while also stimulating future research. This Handbook is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of consumer behavior, marketing and management, social psychology and psychology more broadly. Its crucial insights into consumer behavior also make it a good resource for practitioners in marketing and entrepreneurship.

This comprehensive Research Handbook presents emerging theory and empirical research on group decision making across various disciplines, including psychology, communication, organizational behavior, and information science. Leading scholars assess the challenges impacting this topic and highlight opportunities for improving intra-group processes, including through incorporating new technologies and organizational frameworks. Chapters examine developments in structural issues such as team composition; affective issues such as psychological safety, trust, morale, and emotion; cognitive issues such as those influencing effective use of member’s knowledge; and the impact of modern technologies such as generative artificial intelligence. This Research Handbook presents an extensive overview of group decision making, providing practical strategies to improve workflow and integrate digital developments. The Research Handbook on Group Decision Making is a valuable resource for scholars and students of business and management, psychology, communication studies and sociology. It will also benefit business leaders and managers, HR professionals and government officials due to its insights into increasing efficiency and effectiveness.

This comprehensive Research Handbook explores the state of the art of social judgment research. Leading and emerging scholars examine theoretical and methodological aspects of the field, including judgments of individuals, groups, and non-human social actors, and social judgment in applied, real-world domains. Chapters analyze seminal findings and trace the development of key areas of social judgment research. Authors explore social judgments in various contexts, including the justice system, charitable giving, animal moral standing, and interactions with AI. This Research Handbook also looks to the future, highlighting opportunities for further investigation of understudied areas in social judgment research such as its temporal dynamics and the impact of culture. The Research Handbook on Social Judgment is a crucial resource for students and scholars of psychology and the wider social and behavioral sciences, particularly those interested in impression formation, moral judgment, or intergroup bias. Practitioners working in communication and psychology will also benefit from its valuable insights into how, when, and why social judgments are formed.

The Handbook of Trust and Social Psychology highlights the crucial importance of trust in a wide variety of contexts such as individual wellbeing, societal stability and personal and professional relationships. This Handbook importantly acknowledges the profound impact of Ken J. Rotenberg's work on developmental and social psychology. Reflecting the growing interest in the literature surrounding trust, the Handbook provides a comprehensive review of the established key theories of trust in social and social developmental psychology. Bringing together an array of esteemed experts, it explores developmental theories, interpersonal trust dynamics, societal implications, and conditions impairing trust, offering insights and future directions for understanding and fostering trust in diverse contexts. The authors of the chapters explore the nature of trust in family, romantic relationships, lies, scams and misinformation, as well as trust and testimony in court, identifying key themes that require further investigation, such as trust within the context of mental health conditions.This Handbook is an invaluable resource for students, academic scholars, and professionals specialising in developmental, social, clinical and health psychology.