The social cure : identity, health and well-being / edited by Jolanda Jetten, Catherine Haslam & S. Alexander Haslam.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jetten, Jolanda.

Haslam, Catherine.

Haslam, S. Alexander.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social networks--Psychological aspects.

Social networks.

Group identity.

Health--Social aspects.

Health.

Well-being--Social aspects.

Well-being.

Social aspects.

Physical Description:

xvii, 390 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Hove ; New York : Psychology Press, 2012.

Summary:

A growing body of research shows that social networks and identitres have a profound impact on mental and physical health. The challenge we face is explaining why this should be the case. What is it that social groups offer that appears to be just as beneficial as a daily dose of vitamin C or regular exercise?

This edited book brings together the latest research on how group memberships, and the social identities associated with them, determine people's health and well-being. The volume provides a variety of perspectives that offer theoretical and empirical insights into these processes and their consequences. The contributions present a rich and novel analysis of core theoretical issues relating to the ways in which social identities, and factors associated with them (such as social support and a sense of community), can bolster individuals' sense of self and contribute to physical and mental health. It is shown how social identities constitute a "social cure", capable of promoting adjustment, coping, and well-being for individuals dealing with a range of illnesses, injuries, trauma, and stressors. In addition, these theories provide a platform for practical strategies that can maintain and enhance well-being, particularly among vulnerable populations.

Contributors to the book are at the forefront of these developments and the book's strength derives from its, analysis of factors that shape the health and well-being of a broad range of groups. It presents powerful insights which have important implications for health, clinical, social, and organisational psychology and a range of cognate fields. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I Social identity, health, and well-being 1

1 The case for a social identity analysis of health and well-being / Jolanda Jetten Jetten, Jolanda, S. Alexander Haslam Haslam, S. Alexander, Catherine Haslam Haslam, Catherine 1

2 Group identification, social relationships, and health / Fabio Sani Sani, Fabio 21

3 Promoting positive orientation towards health through social identity / Mark Tarrant Tarrant, Mark, Martin S. Hagger Hagger, Martin S., Claire V. Farrow Farrow, Claire V. 39

4 How much is social capital worth? / John F. Helliwell Helliwell, John F., Christopher P. Barrington-Leigh Barrington-Leigh, Christopher P. 55

Part II Social identity, stigma, and coping 73

5 In sickness and in health: Influences of social categorizations on health-related outcomes / Lindsay St. Claire Claire, Lindsay St., Claudine Clucas Clucas, Claudine 75

6 Not wanting to grow old: A Social Identity Model of Identity Change (SIMIC) analysis of driving cessation among older adults / Jolanda Jetten Jetten, Jolanda, Nancy Pachana Pachana, Nancy 97

7 Moving toward or away from a group identity: Different strategies for coping with pervasive discrimination / Nyla R. Branscombe Branscombe, Nyla R., Saulo Fernández Fernández, Saulo, Angel Gómez Gómez, Angel, Tracey Cronin Cronin, Tracey 115

8 Biological and psychosocial responses to discrimination / Kimberly Matheson Matheson, Kimberly, Hymie Anisman Anisman, Hymie 133

Part III Social identity, stress, and trauma 155

9 When other people are heaven, when other people are hell: How social identity determines the nature and impact of social support / S. Alexander Haslam Haslam, S. Alexander, Stephen D. Reicher Reicher, Stephen D., Mark Levine Levine, Mark 157

10 Stress and well-being in the workplace: Support for key propositions from the social identity approach / Rolf Van Dick Dick, Rolf Van, S. Alexander Haslam Haslam, S. Alexander 175

11 Collective resilience in mass emergencies and disasters: A social identity model / John Drury Drury, John 195

12 Social cure or social curse? The psychological impact of extreme events during the Kosovo conflict / Blerina Kellezi Kellezi, Blerina, Stephen Reicher Reicher, Stephen 217

Part IV Social identity, recovery, and rehabilitation 235

13 Social linkage, self-concept, and well-being after severe traumatic brain injury / Jacinta M. Douglas Douglas, Jacinta M. 237

14 Deciding to disclose: The importance of maintaining social relationships for well-being after acquired brain injury / Janelle M. Jones Jones, Janelle M., Jolanda Jetten Jetten, Jolanda, S. Alexander Haslam Haslam, S. Alexander, W. Huw Williams Williams, W. Huw 255

15 The experience of self in the world: The personal and social contexts of identity change after brain injury / Fergus Gracey Gracey, Fergus, Tamara Ownsworth Ownsworth, Tamara 273

16 The importance of remembering and deciding together: Enhancing the health and well-being of older adults in care / Catherine Haslam Haslam, Catherine, Jolanda Jetten Jetten, Jolanda, S. Alexander Haslam Haslam, S. Alexander, Craig P. Knight Knight, Craig P. 297

Part V Conclusion 317

17 Advancing the social cure: Implications for theory, practice and policy / Catherine Haslam Haslam, Catherine, Jolanda Jetten Jetten, Jolanda, S. Alexander Haslam Haslam, S. Alexander 319.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9781848720213

1848720211

OCLC:

641536948