Workshop Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Environments by Charitos, Dimitris; Bannister, Frank; Thaens, Marcel;

Short description:

Volume two of two of this comprehensive exploration of the major developments of social psychological theories.

Long description:

This innovative two-volume handbook provides a comprehensive exploration of the major developments of social psychological theories that have taken place over the past half century, culminating in a state of the art overview of the primary theories and models that have been developed in this vast and fascinating field.

Authored by leading international experts, each chapter represents a personal and historical narrative of the theory's development including the inspirations, critical junctures, and problem-solving efforts that have effected the choices made in each theory's evolution as well as the impact each has had on the canon of social psychology. Unique to this handbook, these narratives provide a rich background for understanding how theories are created more generally; how they're nurtured and shaped over time: and how through examination we can better understand their unique contribution to society as a whole.

The Handbook also illustrates how the various theories contribute to understanding and solving critical social issues and problems.

The Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology is an essential resource for researchers and students of social psychology and related disciplines.

Table of Contents:

Self-Control Theory - Walter Mischel
Self-Verification Theory - William B. Swann, Jr
Implicit Theories - Carol S. Dweck
Uncertainty-Identity Theory - Michael A. Hogg
Optimal Distinctiveness Theory: Its History and Development - Marilynn B. Brewer
A Cognitive-Neoassociation Theory of Aggression - Leonard Berkowitz
PART FOUR: INTERPERSONAL LEVEL OF ANALYSIS
Need to Belong Theory - Roy F. Baumeister
Sociometer Theory - Mark R. Leary
Attachment Theory - Philipe R. Shaver and Mario Mikulincer
Shared Reality Model - Gerald Echtertoff
Equity Theory in Close Relationships - Elaine Hatfield and Richard L. Rapson
The Investment Model of Commitment Processes - Caryl E. Rusbult, Christopher R. Agnew and Ximena R. Arriaga
A Theory of Communal (and Exchange) Relationships - Margaret S. Clark and Judson R. Mills
Interdependence Theory - Paul A. M. Van Lange and Caryl E. Rusbult
PART FIVE: GROUP AND CULTURAL LEVEL OF ANALYSIS
A Theory of Co-operation - Competition and Beyond - Morton Deutsch
The Focus Theory of Normative Conduct - Robert B. Cialdini
System Justification Theory - John T. Jost and Jojanneke van der Toorn
Justice Theory - Tom R. Tyler
Minority Influence Theory - Charlan J. Nemeth
Social Identity Theory - Naomi Ellemers and S. Alexander Haslam
Self-Categorization Theory - John C. Turner and Katherine J. Reynolds
Social Dominance Theory - Jim Sidanius and Felicia Pratto
The Common Ingroup Identity Model - Samuel L. Gaertner and John F. Dovidio
Social Role Theory - Alice H. Eagly and Wendy Wood
Social Representation Theory - Patrick Rateau, Pascal Moliner, Christian Guimelli and Jean-Claude Abric
A Theory of Individualism and Collectivism - Harry C. Triandis and Michele J. Gelfand