Who Stands Up? An intergroup approach to bystander dynamics in bias-based bullying

5 Dezembro 2024, 10:00 • Raquel António

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This seminar, titled " Who Stands Up? An intergroup approach to bystander dynamics in bias-based bullying" explores the complex dynamics of bystander behavior in incidents of bias-based bullying, with a focus on the experiences of diverse advantaged and disadvantaged groups, including LGBTIQ+ and ethnic minorities. Drawing from social psychology theories such as social identity theory and intergroup contact theory, the seminar will explore the psychological mechanisms that influence bystander actions— specifically what may promote or inhibit their intentions to intervene.

Presentation of the UC

7 Novembro 2024, 11:00 • Lígia Monteiro

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Presentation of the CU: organization and assessment.

Colleen Ward - Negotiating Multicultural Identities

28 Outubro 2024, 14:00 • Lígia Monteiro

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Cultural Identity Styles refer to the dynamic cognitive and behavioural strategies that individuals use for decision-making about managing multiple cultural identities. The Hybrid Identity Style (HIS) involves picking and choosing desirable elements from two or more cultures and blending them together in a novel way.  The Alternating Identity Style (AIS) entails shifting and changing cultural identities depending on the circumstances. Both styles are accessible to multicultural individuals. This presentation describes a mixed-method programme of research on cultural identity styles that: 1) distinguishes HIS and AIS from related constructs in the field; and 2) discusses the antecedents (e.g., motivation to integrate, perceived discrimination) and outcomes (e.g., identity conflict and consolidation, psychological symptoms and well-being) of HIS  and AIS.  The findings indicate that HIS and AIS can be activated by different factors and that HOW one chooses to manage cultural identitities has implications for adaptive outcomes.