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Why a group-level analysis is essential for effective public policy: The case for a g-frame

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 August 2023

William J. Bingley Open the ORCID record for William J. Bingley [Opens in a new window] ,
S. Alexander Haslam ,
Catherine Haslam ,
Matthew J. Hornsey  and
Frank Mols
William J. Bingley
Affiliation:
School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia. w.bingley@uq.edu.au a.haslam@uq.edu.au c.haslam@uq.edu.au
S. Alexander Haslam
Affiliation:
School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia. w.bingley@uq.edu.au a.haslam@uq.edu.au c.haslam@uq.edu.au
Catherine Haslam
Affiliation:
School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia. w.bingley@uq.edu.au a.haslam@uq.edu.au c.haslam@uq.edu.au
Matthew J. Hornsey
Affiliation:
School of Business, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia. m.hornsey@business.uq.edu.au
Frank Mols
Affiliation:
School of Political Science and International Studies, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia. f.mols@uq.edu.au
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Abstract

Societal problems are not solved by individualistic interventions, but nor are systemic approaches optimal given their neglect of the social psychology underpinning group dynamics. This impasse can be addressed through a group-level analysis (a “g-frame”) that social identity theorizing affords. Using a g-frame can make policy interventions more adaptive, inclusive, and engaging.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 46 , 2023 , e148
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