Examining Complex Intergroup Relations: Through the Lens of Turkey

This ground-breaking volume presents a unique contribution to the development of social and political psychology in Turkey and globally, exploring intergroup relations in the diverse Turkish context. The book combines novel research findings with leading theories and paradigms to test them in a non-WEIRD society, contributing to the development of more intercultural and democratic social and political psychology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 366 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking volume makes a unique contribution to the development of social and political psychology in Turkey and internationally, offering a comprehensive analysis of intergroup relations within the diverse Turkish context. With Turkey being home to a multitude of social, ethnic, and religious groups and hosting the largest number of refugees globally, this diversity presents a unique opportunity to understand how powerful forces such as ethnicity, migration, and political ideology shape intergroup processes and intergroup relations. The international collection of authors, comprising novel research findings, explores various aspects of intergroup relations, including disability, age, gender, Kurdish and Armenian relations as traditional minorities, the recent emergence of a new minority of Syrian refugees, and Turkey's complex political history. The theories and paradigms considered in the book, such as social identity, intergroup contact, integrated threat, and social representations, are leading approaches in social and political psychology. However, the research presented in this book goes beyond these approaches by testing them in the context of a diverse and dynamic non-WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) society, with the aim of contributing to the development of a more intercultural and democratic social and political psychology.

The book brings together cutting-edge research from various perspectives, providing valuable insights into the psychological underpinnings of a unique societal situation. It is essential reading for students studying the psychology, politics, and social science of intergroup relations, as well as practitioners interested in conflict resolution. By examining the complexities of intergroup relations in Turkey, this volume contributes to the broader understanding of social and political dynamics in diverse societies worldwide.

In conclusion, this groundbreaking volume offers a valuable contribution to the field of social and political psychology, providing a comprehensive analysis of intergroup relations within the diverse Turkish context. By exploring various aspects of intergroup relations, including ethnicity, migration, and political ideology, the book contributes to the development of a more intercultural and democratic social and political psychology. It is essential reading for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complexities of intergroup relations and promoting social cohesion and harmony.

Weight: 880g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032022284