#socialidentity — Public Fediverse posts

Why do "Karen" incidents happen from a psychological perspective?

Revisit our exploration of cognitive dissonance—the uncomfortable feeling when our beliefs clash with reality—and why it often leads to doubling down rather than reflection.

This episode isn't about mockery, but understanding universal psychology that affects us all when our identity feels threatened.

🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/4dxvWWP

#Psychology #CognitiveDissonance #SocialIdentity #SelfAwareness #PsyberSpace

“Political contamination” can affect everyday choices in surprising ways https://www.psypost.org/political-contamination-can-affect-everyday-choices-in-surprising-ways/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PoliticalContamination #EverydayChoices #PoliticalPolarization #SocialIdentity #ReputationalMotivations

Masculine honor, social identity, and the Sicilian Mafia: New insights from research https://www.psypost.org/masculine-honor-social-identity-and-the-sicilian-mafia-new-insights-from-research/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MasculineHonor #SocialIdentity #SicilianMafia #ResearchInsights #MafiaBehavior

Social Identity Theory provides insights into political polarization by explaining how individuals categorize themselves into groups, fostering in-group loyalty and out-group hostility. This categorization leads to stronger identification with political parties and increased disdain for opposing views. As people seek to align with their group’s beliefs and norms, polarization intensifies.

#PoliticalScience #SocialIdentity #Polarization #GroupDynamics #Psychology

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-school-walls/202408/how-social-identity-theory-explains-political-polarization?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FMind+and+Matter

Kollektive Probleme verlangen nach kollektiven Antworten. Sehr anschaulicher, verständlicher und lohnender Vortrag von Prof. Immo Fritsche: Die #Sozialpsychologie der #Klimakrise – Vom #Wissen zum (kollektiven) #Handeln: https://www.youtube.com/live/5Z9fftsh9uQ?si=eAW7UxdFsKSZNEYZ
#nachhaltigkeit #Sustainbility #Education #psychology #socialidentity

It's a while since I've written an #Introduction #Introductions #Connections #TwitterMigration post, where I use my large follower count to more richly connect the :fediverse:

So, please meet:

@alyssa - Alyssa is a #Linux hacker who works with #graphics drivers (THANK YOU!) and who is doing amazing things with #GPU stuff on Macs.

@adam42smith is Sebastian Karcher works in #qualitative #data at #Syracuse, and works closely with the @zotero project (also THANK YOU!)

@rachelcoldicutt researches #innovation and alternative #infrastructures, and helps build intentional #communities

@ed is Stefano Maffulli, the current Executive Director of the #OpenSource Initiative - @osi

@DianaOfPortland is Diana Larasen, and she works in #Leadership #Agility

@photocyte is Dr Tim Fallon, who is a #biologist, #biochemist and #genomics and #bioinformatics #postdoc at #UCSD

@bridgetbarrett is an incoming Assistant #Professor at CU Boulder in #Advertising - working in #MediaStudies and #SocialIdentity and #SocialMedia

Please share your own #ConnectionList - and help us create a strong and connected #Fediverse :fediverse: ❤️

Feeling understood:

New research finds that feeling understood by others consistently predicts wellbeing and mental health over and above social support, life meaning, and personal control.

Preprint: https://psyarxiv.com/7v39p/

#Science
#SocialPsychology
#SocialIdentity
#SocialCure
#FeltUnderstanding
#SocialSupport
#Meaning
#PersonalControl
#MentalHealth
#UniversityStudents
#InternationalStudents
@socialpsych