Applied Social Psychology
Understanding and Addressing Social and Practical Problems
Third Edition
Edited by:
- Jamie A. Gruman - University of Guelph, Canada
- Frank W. Schneider - University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada
- Larry M. Coutts - L. M. Coutts & Associates, Ottawa, Canada
Additional resources:
November 2021 | 648 pages | SAGE South Asia
A comprehensive introduction to the subject of applied social psychology, which balances theory, research, and application.
This edition of Applied Social Psychology presents an accessible, student-friendly introduction to the _eld and focuses on the practical problems of social psychology. It guides students through the theoretical background of these problems and then explains how they can develop intervention strategies to address them. This book is unique in the way it blends theory and practice to give students an exhaustive overview of the subject. The third edition contains the latest research in the _eld and detailed examples of qualitative research throughout the chapters.
Key Features:
• Detailed introduction to the foundational theories that lay the groundwork for a thorough understanding of the subject, also through practical application
• New sections and revised content in all chapters
• New research and intervention strategies relevant to application of social psychology in daily life
• Detailed outline, summary, and key terms section in each chapter that makes the book easy to follow
This edition of Applied Social Psychology presents an accessible, student-friendly introduction to the _eld and focuses on the practical problems of social psychology. It guides students through the theoretical background of these problems and then explains how they can develop intervention strategies to address them. This book is unique in the way it blends theory and practice to give students an exhaustive overview of the subject. The third edition contains the latest research in the _eld and detailed examples of qualitative research throughout the chapters.
Key Features:
• Detailed introduction to the foundational theories that lay the groundwork for a thorough understanding of the subject, also through practical application
• New sections and revised content in all chapters
• New research and intervention strategies relevant to application of social psychology in daily life
• Detailed outline, summary, and key terms section in each chapter that makes the book easy to follow
Preface
PART I FOUNDATIONS OF APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Frank W. Schneider, Jamie A. Gruman, and Larry M. Coutts
Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology
Social Psychology
Applied Social Psychology
Overview of Book
Summary
Michelle A. Krieger, Greg A. Chung-Yan, and Shelagh M. J. Towson
Social Psychological Theory
The Scientific Process
Theory in Social Psychology
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Theory of Planned Behavior
Summary
Kenneth M. Cramer and Louise R. Alexitch
Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology
Methods of Data Collection
Research Designs
Research Settings
Qualitative Research Methods
Research Ethics
Postscript
Summary
Adam Lodzinski, Michiko S. Motomura, and Frank W. Schneider
Intervention and Evaluation
Design of Interventions
Evaluation of Interventions
An Intervention Example: Reducing Alcohol Problems on Campus
Incorporating Qualitative Methods to Design and Evaluate
Interventions
Other Interventions
Influencing Social Policy
Intervention Issues
Summary
PART II APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY TO ARENAS OF LIFE
Kenneth E. Hart and Phillip A. Ianni
Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology
The Origins of Psychological Disorders
The Treatment and Prevention of Psychological Disorders
The Diagnosis of Psychological Disorders
Summary
Philip Sullivan, Deborah L. Feltz, and Lori Dithurbide
Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams
Team Dynamics
Team Building
Summary
David R. Ewoldsen and Beverly Roskos
Applying Social Psychology to the Media
How Does Media Violence Affect Us?
What Happens When We Watch Pornography?
Does Political News Coverage Affect Us?
Summary
Kathryn D. Lafreniere and Kenneth M. Cramer
Applying Social Psychology to Health
Health Psychology Defined
Promoting Health and Preventing Illness
Changing Health Behavior
Stress, Coping, and Social Support
Summary
Louise R. Alexitch
Applying Social Psychology to Education
Intrapersonal Processes: Increasing Success, Reducing Failure
Interpersonal Processes: Teachers and Students Interacting
Summary
Larry M. Coutts and Jamie A. Gruman
Applying Social Psychology to Organizations
The Individual in an Organizational Context
Interpersonal Processes in Organizations
Summary
David M. Day and Stéphanie B. Marion
Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System
The Crime and the Criminal
The Response of the Criminal Justice System
Summary
Kathryn D. Lafreniere, Stewart Page, and Charlene Y. Senn
Applying Social Psychology to the Community
What Is Community Psychology?
Sense of Community
Diversity Versus Prejudice and Stigmatization
Bringing About Social Change
Summary
Robert Gifford
Applying Social Psychology to the Environment
Resource Dilemmas
The Built Environment
Epilogue
Summary
Catherine T. Kwantes and Sherry Bergeron
Applying Social Psychology to Diversity
Societies: Cultural Diversity
Demographics: Personal Diversity
Consequences of Diversity: Opportunities and Challenges
Summary
PART III APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY TO ONE’S OWN LIFE
Ann L. Weber and Jennifer Dobson
Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships
The Need to Be Close
Attraction
Attachment
The Selection Process
Conclusion: The Science of Closeness
Summary
Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom Randolph A. Smith
Cognitive Errors and Student–Teacher Relations
Self-Perceptions and Their Academic Consequences
Conclusion: Social Psychology in the Classroom
Summary
Jamie A. Gruman, Kenneth E. Hart, and Phillip A. Ianni
Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism
Introduction to Positive Social Psychology
Optimism
Pessimism
A Balanced View of Optimism and Pessimism
Broadening the Perspective on Well-Being
Summary
References
Author Index
Subject Index