Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology最新文献

This research aims to investigate what motivates members of advantaged groups to join collective action efforts aimed at reducing discrimination, as understanding this motivation is crucial for designing effective interventions and campaigns that aim to mobilise these groups in the fight against discrimination. Across three studies conducted in Germany (N_{Study 1} = 326; N_{Study 2} = 136) and the UK (N_{Study 3} = 184), we investigated the psychological mechanisms linking moral conviction to collective action intention among members of advantaged groups. Each study focused on a distinct social issue: xenophobia, sexism, and racism. Specifically, we examined the mediating roles of different types of politicised identification (solidarity-based and opinion-based), perceived collective efficacy, and perceived closeness with discriminated groups. Results consistently showed that solidarity-based identification was a stronger and more reliable predictor of collective action intention than collective efficacy, closeness with discriminated individuals, or opinion-based identification. By focusing on solidarity-based identification, social movements can better harness the potential of these groups to contribute to meaningful social change, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of efforts to combat xenophobia, sexism, and racism.

Liberals and conservatives typically differ in their support for immigration even if there has been a recent trend of left-wing voters supporting right-wing immigration policies. We examined if and when liberals with a need for cognitive closure (NCC), or the desire for stable and certain knowledge, can be similar to the right-wing in their attitudes towards immigration. In three studies (Total N = 858) in which the NCC was either measured or experimentally induced, we found that liberals with high NCC endorsed moral norms pertaining to the maintenance of groups and were more likely to have negative attitudes towards immigrants, but this effect only held under primed threat-related uncertainty. No difference was found for conservatives between high or low NCC. This is consistent with the conservative shift hypothesis that argues that both liberals and conservatives can shift towards the right in response to threat. Implications for the conservative shift and the alternative entrenching hypothesis are discussed.

Culinary education appears to have psychosocial benefits among children and adults; however, this remains unclear among adolescents. This review aimed to synthesise evidence examining the impact of culinary education on adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing. A literature search was conducted in six databases to identify articles published in 2005–2025 in English, using search terms related to culinary education, psychosocial wellbeing, and adolescents. Included articles examined the impact of culinary education programs on psychological and/or social wellbeing of adolescents aged 10–19 years. From 1783 articles, 84 were screened in full text. Six articles from New Zealand (n = 3), Denmark (n = 1), Germany (n = 1), and the United States (n = 1) were included. The duration of culinary education ranged from a single day to six weeks. Five of the six (83.3%) school and/or community-based culinary education programs showed short-term improvements in adolescents' psychological and/or social wellbeing through enhanced relatedness and social identity formation. The quality of included studies was generally moderate, limited by small sample sizes and study designs that may introduce bias. In conclusion, culinary education may support adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing in the short term, though the evidence base is limited. Further rigorous research is needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms and evaluate long-term effectiveness to inform future initiatives.

Understanding how older refugees and non-refugees coped during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential, given the distinct challenges posed by the crisis. Examining their coping strategies provides valuable insights for developing targeted interventions to support aging populations in times of uncertainty. This study recruited 83 participants, including 37 refugees and 46 non-refugees, aged 50–69 (M = 66.3 years) from the U.S. East Coast. Participants engaged in in-depth interviews about their experiences during the pandemic, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that both groups relied on social support as a key coping strategy. However, differences emerged in other coping mechanisms. Older non-refugees emphasized maintaining a positive mindset and adapting to new technology to stay connected, while older refugees relied more on traditional homemade remedies and cognitive reframing to manage stress. These differences reflect the influence of cultural norms, life experiences, and access to resources in shaping coping strategies. Understanding these variations highlights the need for culturally responsive interventions that address the unique challenges faced by aging refugee and non-refugee populations. Policymakers and healthcare providers can use these insights to design programs that enhance resilience and well-being among older adults during public health crises.

Cross-sectional research has shown that perceptions of injustice and their resultant emotions are associated with increased support for collective actions. In a three-wave longitudinal study of Chilean citizens (N_T1 = 2611; N_T2 = 1690; N_T3 = 1163), using Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel models, we examined the associations over time between perceived procedural justice of the police during protests, anger towards the police, and justification for non-violent and violent disruptive actions during a period of de-escalation of protests. Our analyses revealed that people who reported perceiving higher procedural justice at Time 1 (January 2021, 2 months after the referendum to change the constitution) expressed lower anger towards the police and lower justification of protesters' violent actions in Time 2 (August 2021, after the election of Constitutional representatives). These associations, however, were not significant between Time 2 and Time 3 (January 2022, following the election of Boric as president of Chile). Surprisingly, higher levels of anger towards the police in Time 2 predicted lower support for violent disruptive actions in Time 3. We interpret these results by considering the dynamic de-escalation of the protests and the ongoing sociopolitical changes in Chile, highlighting the relevance of the context in the study of collective action.

This paper examines the contemporary roles of queen mothers in fostering community development, specifically in the Kumasi Metropolis, addressing a gap in existing literature that has primarily focused on male traditional leaders. Grounded in role congruity theory and symbolic interactionism, this qualitative study employed in-depth interviews and non-participant observation techniques with eight queen mothers to explore their agency in community development. The findings reveal that queen mothers actively engage in development initiatives, including infrastructure projects, which are beyond their traditional responsibilities. However, their effectiveness is hindered by financial constraints and gender biases from traditional authorities, community members, and external donors. Hence, the findings of the study contribute to the literature on women and governance by highlighting the contemporary roles of queen mothers and emphasising the importance of gender inclusivity in traditional governance for comprehensive community development. It advocates for equitable support mechanisms to promote gender equity and enhance the effectiveness of queen mothers in their community development efforts. Please refer to the Supplementary Material section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.