An exploration of the interplay between psychological sense of community, social identification and salience
(2005) An exploration of the interplay between psychological sense of community, social identification and salience . Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology 15(2):pp. 127-135.
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Abstract
Past research indicates that there is a strong relationship between the constructs of Psychological Sense of Community (PSOC) and social identification. The current study draws on data (N = 219) examining participants’ membership in a number of different communities to present an examination of the relationship between these constructs. In particular, the study examines the relative strength of the separate aspects of social identification (based on Cameron’s 2004, Three Factor Model of Social Identification) as predictors of overall PSOC, accounting for situational salience. Results indicate that Ingroup Ties is consistently the strongest predictor of PSOC and that the strength of Ingroup Affect and Centrality alter according to the group or community context. The theoretical implications of these results are discussed in terms of the interplay and overlap of these important community processes.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Status: | Published |
| Keywords: | Social Identity, Salience, Psychological Sense of Community |
| Subjects: | 220000 Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts - General |
| ID Code: | 4486 |
| Deposited By: | Obst, Patricia L. |
| Deposited On: | 16 June 2006 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/casp.813 |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2005 John Wiley & Sons |
| Additional Information: | For more information, please refer to the journal's website (see hypertext link) or contact the author. |