social identity theory

who developed the social identity theory?

Tajfel and Turner 1979

what does the social identity theory propose?

the existence of another group is sufficient enough for prejudice to occur

what is an in-group?

the group you belong to and identify with

what is an out-group?

a similar group you don't belong to or identify with

what is social categorisation as a stage of social identity theory?

categorising ourselves as being in a particular group often based on stereotypes, any comparison group is the out-group

what is social identification as a stage of social identity theory?

identifying with a particular group and adopting their norms, viewing ourselves by how well the group is doing compared to others

what is social comparison as a stage of social identity theory?

comparing our own group more favourably against other groups in order to boost self-esteem

how is a positive image achieved through social comparison?

personality and self-esteem is formed on an individual's self-image, and can be attributed to by the group an individual belongs to

what research was conducted by Tajfel to support the social identity theory?

minimal groups study 1971 to investigate whether grouping was enough to produce prejudice

what was the procedure followed by Tajfel's minimal groups study?

bristol schoolboys were given a fake art task on whether they preferred Klee or Kandinsky, and were allocated to a random group based on "preference," they boys had to award points to 2 other boys based on the information of which group they were in

what was the conclusion of Tajfel's minimal groups study?

the boys awarded more points to members of their in-group, creating a positive social identity and in-group favouritism