Ostracism: The Power of Silence

di Kipling D. Williams (Autore)

Guilford Publications, 2002

Ostracism is among the most powerful means of social influence. From schoolroom time-outs or the silent treatment from a family member or friend, to governmental acts of banishment or exile, ostracism is practiced in many contexts, by individuals and groups. This lucidly written book provides a comprehensive examination of this pervasive phenomenon, exploring the short- and long-term consequences for targets as well as the functions served for those who exclude or ignore. Within a cogent theoretical framework, an exemplary research program is presented that makes use of such diverse methods as laboratory experiments, surveys, narrative accounts, interviews, Internet-based research, brief role-plays, and week-long simulations. The resulting data shed new light on how ostracism affects the individual's coping responses, self-esteem, and sense of belonging and control. Informative and timely, this book will be received with interest by researchers, practitioners, and students in a wide range of psychological disciplines.

• Autore: Kipling D. Williams
• Editore: Guilford Publications
• Collana: Emotions and Social Behavior
• Anno: 2002
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 282 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• Peso: 400 gr.
• EAN: 9781572308312

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