Previous research has shown that positive intergroup contact among disadvantaged group
members may predict a so‐called sedative effect according to which positive contact is …

The recent revolutions known as the A rab S pring have been characterized as the products
of social media. However, there is an alternative view that revolution takes place on the …

Social Groups in Action and Interaction reviews and analyzes the human group as it
operates to create both social good and, potentially, social harm. It summarizes current …

This paper evaluates the most influential current approaches to the mechanisms of
radicalisation on the basis of their empirical evidence and calls for a focus on research …

Previous research shows that positive contact with members of advantaged groups can
undermine collective action among the disadvantaged. The present work provides the first …

Collective action and protest have become a normalized political behavior that in many
cases defines the political agenda. The reasons why people take to the streets constitute a …

Group settings are epicentres of emotional activity. Yet, the role of emotions in groups is
poorly understood. How do group-level phenomena shape group members' emotional …

The past decade has witnessed burgeoning efforts among governments to prevent people
from developing a commitment to violent extremism (conceived of as a process of …

Highlights•Growing inequality has hidden costs for societies' social and political
vitality.•Economic inequality enhances wealth categorizations and 'us' versus …

Why does party identification motivate citizens to participate in politics? From a theoretical
standpoint, it is in a partisan's self‐interest to free ride on the efforts of others. Yet, mere …