Social Identity Theory

Theory Application #3 Social Identity Theory

UW whitewater Theory Application #3 Social Identity Theory

Assignment: One of the major challenges of moving from theory to practice is developing a deep enough understanding of the theory so that you to recognize its operation in other situations. To help you practice thinking about and applying the theories covered in the course outside of class, for each Theory Application Paper you will select a current event or experience involving a conflict and write a brief, 3-page essay covering the following topics:

(a) Summarize the event or experience, with citation(s) as applicable;
(b) Summarize the main features of a psychological theory or processes covered
in the course material for the Topic associated with the Theory Application Paper, including relevant citation(s) to that material;
(c) Explain how the theory or process described in section (b) provides some insight about the event or experience summarized in section (a), e.g., how the theory or process helps to explain what happened; the implications of the theory or processes for how the conflict started, why it continues, or how one might work to resolve it constructively.

Assessment: The main requirement is that you demonstrate that you have engaged substantively with the course material on the topic and understand it well enough to be able to apply it to a novel, real-world situation. Consistent with this, Theory Application Papers will be assessed on the level of integration and analysis, the ability to demonstrate conflict resolution perspectives in your analysis the quality of writing, the accurate use of APA format, and the demonstrated mastery of knowledge and content covered in class.

Readings can be found on google scholar:

McLeod, S. (2019). Social Identity Theory. SimplyPsychology. Accessible: https://www.simplypsychology.org/social-identity-t…
 

Hornsey, M. J. (2008). Social identity theory and self-categorization theory: A historical review. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2(1), 204-222.
 

Psaltis, C., & Cakal, H. (2016). Social identity in a divided Cyprus.Understanding Peace and Conflict Through Social Identity Theory: Contemporary Global Perspectives, 229-244.

Brief, A. P., Umphress, E. E., Dietz, J., Burrows, J. W., Butz, R. M., & Scholten, L. (2005). Community matters: Realistic group conflict theory and the impact of diversity. Academy of Management Journal, 48(5), 830-844.
 

Zárate, M. A., Garcia, B., Garza, A. A., & Hitlan, R. T. (2004). Cultural threat and perceived realistic group conflict as dual predictors of prejudice. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 40(1), 99-105.
 

Hilton, D. J., & Liu, J. H. (2017). History as the narrative of a people: From function to structure and content. Memory Studies, 10(3), 297-309