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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Jones, Edward E
• Farina, Amerigo
• Hastorf, Albert H
• Markus, Hazel
• Miller, Dale T
• Scott, Robert A

Titel

SOCIAL STIGMA: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MARKED RELATIONSHIPS

Erscheinungsjahr

1984

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Sociological Abstracts

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• A social psychological study of the stigmatizing process & relationships between those defined as "deviant" & "normal"; a vol in the Books in Psychology series edited by Richard C. Atkinson, Gardner Lindzey, & Richard F. Thompson, in 9 Chpts. (1) The Terrain: Focus of Concern and Some Preliminary Distinctions -- introduces the concepts of marking (recognition by others of a deviant condition), stigmatization (linking by others of marking with discrediting characteristics), & support of stigma by negative stereotypes. Social interaction is viewed as characterized by affective & cognitive expectations, self-concepts, interaction plans & goals, stimulus cues, perceptions, & attributions. (2) The Dimensions of Stigma -- examines the ways various stigmatizing conditions differ, focusing on the ways conceptions of personal responsibility form reactions to accidental vs self-generated marks. (3) Social Determinants of Reactions to Stigma by Others -- places stigma in the context of social rules & deviance labeling, looks at how, when, & why marking is salient, & explores the symbolic interactionist view of the stigmatizing process. (4) Stigma and the Self-Concept -- presents the role of self as an active, ongoing process, & evaluates the impact on the self of marks, social comparison, & coping strategies. (5) The Role of Stereotypes in Marked Relationships -- considers the social psychology of stereotypes in interactions, examining the conditions under which stereotypes & expectancies are confirmed or disconfirmed. (6) Power Relations and Self-Presentational Strategies -- reviews strategic options for markers & the marked to gain social gratification in interactions, emphasizing stigma concealment & salience reduction. (7) Affect, Inhibition, and Response Variation -- centers on potential sources of affect (eg, disgust, anxiety, & sympathy) in marked relationships, noting the ambivalence created in cases where expression of negative affect is inhibited by social norms. (8) Rita de Sales French -- The Long-Term Relationships of Marked People -- studies recurrent social interactions, such as those between friends or family members, & development of adaptation vs exacerbation. (9) Some Conclusions and Implications -- provides an overview of the stigmatizing process, & addresses the potential for "destigmatization" via social movements, TV dramatization (eg, the "Holocaust" & "Roots" miniseries), & journalism. 5 Tables, 7 Figures, 353 References.