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Social Psychology Quarterly Vol. 60, No. 1 (Mar., 1997) , pp. 14-31 (18 pages) Published By: American Sociological Association https://doi.org/10.2307/2787009 https://www.jstor.org/stable/2787009 Read and download Log in through your school or library Monthly Plan
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Abstract How are consensual beliefs about the status-value of individual characteristics created in a society? A recent theory posits that inequalities in the distribution of resources in a population are translated into greater or lesser levels of consensus via social interaction in small groups. According to this theory, a macrostructural correlation between resources and a distinguishable individual differences variable constrains who interacts with whom and governs the group dynamics of these encounters. It engenders certain belief-acquisition processes that create and spread status beliefs about the variable, eventually making them consensual. We constructed a formal model of this diffusion process that includes the group interaction effects posited by the theory, also the effects of group size and the unmediated impact of macrostructural conditions. Calculations based on this new integrated formulation support most of the original theoretical analysis. In addition, simulation results suggest the likelihood that two- to four-person groups are especially important as creators and spreaders of status beliefs, supporting in a slightly modified fashion the earlier claim that group processes have the power to translate macrostructural constraints on actors into macro-level outcomes. These simulations also clarify several contingencies and other implications of the theory not fully apparent in the original formulation. Journal Information Social Psychology Quarterly (SPQ) publishes theoretical and empirical papers on the link between the individual and society, including the study of the relations of individuals to one another, as well as to groups, collectivities and institutions. It also includes the study of intra-individual processes insofar as they substantially influence or are influenced by social structure and process. SPQ is genuinely interdisciplinary, publishing works by both sociologists and psychologists. Published quarterly in March, June, September and December. Publisher Information American Sociological Association Mission Statement: Serving Sociologists in Their Work Advancing Sociology as a Science and Profession Promoting the Contributions and Use of Sociology to Society The American Sociological Association (ASA), founded in 1905, is a non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good. With over 13,200 members, ASA encompasses sociologists who are faculty members at colleges and universities, researchers, practitioners, and students. About 20 percent of the members work in government, business, or non-profit organizations. As the national organization for sociologists, the American Sociological Association, through its Executive Office, is well positioned to provide a unique set of services to its members and to promote the vitality, visibility, and diversity of the discipline. Working at the national and international levels, the Association aims to articulate policy and impleme nt programs likely to have the broadest possible impact for sociology now and in the future. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. What term is defined as beliefs and expectations about members of a group that are held simply because of that membership in the group?Stereotypes. Beliefs and expectations about members of a group that are held simply because of their membership in the group.
Has beliefs and expectations about members of a group?Beliefs about the characteristics of the groups and the members of those groups are known as stereotypes. Prejudice refers to an unjustifiable negative attitude toward an outgroup. Stereotypes and prejudice may create discrimination.
What term refers to biologically determined physical characteristics that set one group apart from another?Race. Traditionally, biologically determined physical characteristics that set one group apart from others. Ethnicity. Shared national origins or cultural patterns. Culture.
What term refers to the learned behaviors beliefs and attitudes that characterize a society or population group of answer choices?the learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, values, and material objects that characterize a particular group or society.
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