University:
Seton Hall University
Course:
PSYC1219AA | Sports Psychology
Academic year:

2024
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241

Pages:

2
Author:

Andrea B.

, Professor Simon November 2, 2023, Sports Psychology In-class notes Groups and Group Identities - - - - - - - Phenomenon in groups o The way tension is managed within groups.  Friend group of 4 or 3 slowly splitting into groups of 2- pushing someone out  This puts tension on one particular person and reduces tension for the other. Social Identity theory o We identify with a group and the value of that group extends to us personally; I feel that my value goes up or down based on the group I am in- in a group that is highly valued, I feel highly valued. Identity group o Groups that we belong to because of qualities we are born with (race, gender, ethnicity, family, sexual orientation, etc.) Organizational group o Groups that we join in the course of our lives (get them by negotiating with others, getting a job, placed in a hierarchy- i.e., are you a manager or a regular worker) Do our group identities depend upon who we surround ourselves with? o Separating from a religious identity o Our identities have to do with the situation that we are in and who we are with What does it mean to engage in reflection? o Viewing the world and feel as though you see people just the way they are. We do not just see the world but see the world with the expectations we carry around for ourselves.  See people differently based upon their visible social environment.  Example of the Male CEO and the conversations he has managing a group of white male employers vs. managing a group of African American Women. Summary o We have multiple group identities.  Identity groups and organizational groups that overlap and embed in us.  Bring our attributes everywhere we go.  Engage in a self-reflective process because it makes us open to other people’s experiences- a new perspective on how we shape our stereotypes and problematic behavior. o Every group has some kind of a boundary around it.  Women’s basketball boundary example- wears a uniform that only they wear- groups create a boundary with uniform, place of practice etc., that differentiates them from others- boundaries that defines them.  Depending on the environment-open the boundary for people depending on social environment- an open or closed practice for sports teams- doing something you do not mind people seeing vs. something to be kept private.