The Psychology of Effective Activism
Part of Elements in Applied Social Psychology
- Authors:
- Robyn Gulliver, University of Queensland
- Susilo Wibisono, University of Queensland
- Kelly S. Fielding, University of Queensland
- Winnifred R. Louis, University of Queensland
- Date Published: August 2021
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108972109
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This Element reviews the social psychology of effective collective action, highlighting the importance of considering activists' goals, timeframes, and psychological perspectives in seeking to conceptualise this construct. A novel framework 'ABIASCA' maps effectiveness in relation to activists' goals for mobilisation and change (Awareness raising; Building sympathy; turning sympathy into Intentions; turning intentions into Actions; Sustaining groups over time; Coalition-building; and Avoiding opponents' counter-mobilisation). We also review the DIME model of Disidentification, Innovation, Moralization and Energization, which examines the effects of failure in creating trajectories of activists' disidentification from collective action; innovation (including to radicalisation or deradicalisation); and increased moral conviction and energy. The social psychological drivers of effective collective action for four audiences are examined in detail, in four sections: for the self and supporters, bystanders, opponents, and for third parties. We conclude by highlighting an agenda for future research, and drawing out key messages for scholars.
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- Date Published: August 2021
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108972109
- length: 75 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 151 x 6 mm
- weight: 0.14kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. What is effective collective action?
3. Self and supporters
4. Bystanders
5. Opponents
6. Third parties
7. Agenda for future research.
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