Abstract
The entry describes the origins and core propositions of social identity theory, emphasizing the theory's power in explaining individual prejudice and broader patterns of intergroup relations. Implications of the theory for understanding communication processes, including mass, interpersonal, and organizational communication are further discussed. Theoretical extensions such as self-categorization theory are also described.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The International Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and Philosophy |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 1-8 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118766804 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118290736 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- cognitive processes
- identity
- social change
- stereotyping
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities
- General Social Sciences
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