Lorusso, M. M., Compare, C., Cecconi, A., & Albanesi, C. (2024). Navigating secondary school: A perspective from trans and non-binary activists. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 34(3), e2797. https://doi.org/10.1002/casp.2797
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This research examined the association of national identity with system justification and collective action against economic inequality specifically relating to socioeconomic status (Study 1), ethnicity (Study 2) and gender (Study 3) among both disadvantaged and advantaged groups. Additionally, in Study 3, we investigated the competing predictive role of national narcissism. Across all studies (N = 3387) and regardless of group membership, we consistently found that participants who scored higher on national identity showed stronger system justification and, in turn, lower joint collective action intentions. After controlling for national narcissism in Study 3, however, the relation of national identity with joint collective action through system justification became non-significant. Instead, national narcissism was positively related to system justification and then negatively associated with joint collective action after controlling for national identity. These results advance the understanding of the psychosocial pathways that undermine collective efforts towards social change, thereby contributing to the maintenance of economic inequality.
This study investigated the relationships among vulnerable narcissism, the use of social network sites (SNSs), self-esteem, and sense of community among adolescents. Based on a sample of 381 high school students, we explored whether vulnerable narcissism, exacerbated by the use of SNSs and low self-esteem, contributes to difficulties in establishing community relationships. Hypotheses were tested to examine the associations among narcissism, sense of community, and self-esteem, with the use of SNSs as a moderating factor. The results indicated a negative relationship between narcissism and sense of community, with self-esteem mediating this relationship. Furthermore, the low or high use of SNSs moderates the negative relationship between narcissism and sense of community and self-esteem such that with high use of social media, the relationship becomes positive. These findings suggest that vulnerable-narcissist adolescents use social sites as facilitators of community relationships and support of their self-esteem. Conversely, adolescents with low usage are less inclined to support real-life comparisons, perceiving the community as a dangerous testing ground to avoid. This study highlights the importance of addressing vulnerable narcissism and the use of SNSs in interventions aimed at promoting community involvement and well-being among adolescents.
In 2022, one in 20 minors in Sweden had a refugee background. As most refugees do not return to their countries of origin, understanding successful resettlement should be prioritised. Acculturation and psychological resilience are useful concepts, as both acknowledge the interplay between individual and contextual factors in sociocultural adjustment. However, less is known about the role of resilience in the selection and maintenance of acculturation strategies, especially among refugee youth. This qualitative interview study aimed to investigate how acculturation strategies may be shaped by risks and resources using a socioecological resilience framework. The narratives of 22 refugee youth in Sweden were explored using reflexive thematic analysis. Deductive coding, informed by an established socioecological model of immigrant youth adaptation, examined the interplay between individual acculturation motivations and contextual factors. The analysis resulted in six themes: (1) war, peace, and opportunities (global forces); (2) (dis)orientation and comparisons (socio-political context); (3) aiming for integration (individual/motivation to acculturate); (4) learning to belong (microsystem—school); (5) inclusion and exclusion (microsystem—friends); (6) support, conflict, and accord (microsystem—family). The analysis highlights how resilience resources may enable maintenance, while frustration and discrimination can pose a risk to the maintenance of a preferred integration strategy.
Human beings tend to seek causal explanations for whatever happens to or around them. In the present research, we examined how causal attributions for income status impact the relationships between personal income status and subjective well-being in American samples. In Study 1, participants' income-attribution types were assessed, whereas in Study 2, participants were randomly assigned to one of three priming conditions about the causes of income status: individualistic, structural vs. luck attributions. The results of both studies showed that higher income status was linked to less perceived deprivation and greater life satisfaction for participants with (or primed with) structural attributions; however, these income effects were reduced (Study 1) or insignificant (Study 2) for participants with (or primed with) individualistic attributions. Moreover, Study 2 found that the income effects were the strongest for participants primed with luck attributions among the three attribution groups. The results suggest that as the sense of control reduces, the associations between income and well-being increase. The research sheds light on how meaning systems, such as attributional beliefs, moderate people's psychological responses to income status, which could then help explain or predict different behavioural responses. The practical implications of the present research were also discussed.
The current study delves into the transition faced by military veterans upon their retirement from the armed forces. Retirees encounter various difficulties, primarily revolving around shifts in group dynamics, alterations in roles and responsibilities and adapting to civilian life. Rooted in the Social Identity Model of Identity Change (SIMIC), which posits that group identification can mitigate threats to well-being during life transitions, we explored the relevance of this model to the context of military retirement. Through semi-structured interviews with 17 retired veterans, we employed reflexive thematic analysis to investigate SIMIC's pathways. Our findings underscored the significance of identity continuity and gain pathways, which either posed challenges to veterans' sense of identity or facilitated their adjustment process. The compatibility between the two pathways also played a crucial role in facilitating the adjustment process. This qualitative validation of the SIMIC model sheds light on the unique experiences of veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. Please refer to the Supporting Information section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.
Given the dearth of research on the psychological mechanisms underlying social exclusion behaviour in crowded environments, the present study delves into the psychological implications of social crowding, examining its consequential effects on social exclusion behaviour. Utilising a stigmatisation induction Cyberball paradigm, two experiments were conducted to explore how social crowding affects exclusionary actions and the moderating role of group type. Experiment 1 revealed that social crowding significantly increases both the frequency of exclusions and the subjective sense of exclusion, with perceived control and negative emotions mediating this relationship in a sequential chain. Experiment 2 extended these findings by demonstrating that the crowding-induced increase in social exclusion behaviour is moderated by the type of group; specifically, the effect was pronounced when the crowd consisted of strangers but not when composed of acquaintances. These results provide a clearer understanding of how environmental factors can influence social dynamics, suggesting potential interventions to reduce social exclusion in crowded environments. Please refer to the Supporting Information section to find this article's community and social impact statement.
Fernandez, D., C. Y. Wong, S. Bedford, L. Oliveria-Silva, C. Begeny, and M. Ryan. 2025. “Further Disadvantages of Socioeconomic Status: The Role of Subjective Social Status in University Students' Sense of Belonging.” Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology 35, e70037. https://doi.org/10.1002/casp.70037.
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Blended psychological interventions, comprising online and in-presence activities, represent an interesting opportunity to tackle the current well-being and mental health challenges in vulnerable populations such as international university students. The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of international students enrolled at the University of Padua (Italy) who participated in an 8 week blended intervention to support their well-being and social connectedness, comprising online and face-to-face activities focusing on different topics such as well-being, social-media usage, communication skills, challenges and resources of being an international student. A total of six participants took part in the intervention. In-presence group sessions were audio-recorded and thematically analysed. The results identified three overarching themes: participants' experiences and interactions in the group sessions, participants' experiences with the online self-help materials and participants' narratives during the group sessions. The intervention allowed for the identification of international students' needs and resources, and showed the usefulness and relevance of the blended modality to support their social connectedness and well-being, pointing out the strength of mutual support and the need for an active role of the hosting countries and universities as fundamental resources for international students. Please refer to the Supplementary Material section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.
This study explores the corporate social responsibility of a Ghanaian university towards her surrounding communities within 60 years of providing higher education. The interpretivist philosophical position and the qualitative approach were adopted for this study. Specifically, the study used the multiple-case study design to collect data from 32 respondents through 24 individual interviews and eight focus group discussions, as well as semistructured observation guides. Thematic analysis was deployed to analyse the gathered qualitative data. The study found that corporate social responsibilities undertaken by the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in its surrounding communities covered areas such as education, employment, health and security. However, interaction with the surrounding communities revealed that the CSRs appeared not to be effective, adequate and responsive to their needs. The study further found that though CSR could lead to a cordial relationship between the two entities, this was not the case due to the perceived ineffective, inadequate and irresponsive CSR of the university towards the surrounding communities. Finally, the findings showed that the surrounding communities expected the University to support them through the provision of school blocks and computers for their basic schools, public toilets and markets, street lights, provision of fully furnished CHPS compounds and health education. It was, therefore, recommended that the University management should come up with a clear policy that distinguishes between CSR for the surrounding communities and the general public in terms of education, health, security and community development, among others. Please refer to the Supporting Information section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.
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