The Social Psychology of Stigma - Hardcover

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9781572305731: The Social Psychology of Stigma

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572305738 ISBN 13: 9781572305731

Publisher: The Guilford Press, 2000

Over the past three decades, social psychologists have made great strides in understanding stigma. Whether based on disability, age, body size or appearance, membership in a racial or ethnic minority group, or other attributes, the devaluation of those perceived as "different" has profound repercussions both for individuals and for society. This book brings together leading researchers to present groundbreaking findings on such topics as the various dimensions of stigma, why people stigmatize others, how targeted individuals are affected by and respond to stigmatization, and influences on social interactions. Chapters are organized around a cohesive conceptual framework that incorporates the perspectives of both the perceiver and the target; the relevance of personal and collective identities; and the interplay of affective, cognitive, and behavioral reactions in stigmatization.

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"This volume provides a readable, up-to-date review of theory and research by current leaders in the field. Each chapter not only provides an excellent overview of stigma research, but also offers innumerable insights and ideas on the causes and consequences of stigmatization. This volume undoubtedly will stimulate a great deal of future work on this important topic." Mark R. Leary, PhD, Wake Forest University

"This book provides state-of-the-art treatment of a topic that, over the past decade, has moved from backstage to center stage in social psychology. Contributions are original, revealing, and show the great depth of thinking and research underlying the emergence of work in this area. No future contribution in the field will be complete without reference to this work." Claude Steele, PhD., Department of Psychology, Stanford University

About the Author:

Todd F. Heatherton, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College.

Robert E. Kleck, PhD, is Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College.

Michelle R. Hebl, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rice University.

Jay G. Hull, PhD, is Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College.

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