Ostracism: the power of silence

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the pervasive phenomenon of ostracism, exploring the short-and long-term consequences for targets as well as the functions served for those who exclude or ignore. Within a cogent theoretical framework, a research program is presented that makes use o...

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Main Author: Williams, Kipling D. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York [u.a.] Guilford Press 2001
Series:Emotions and social behavior
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive examination of the pervasive phenomenon of ostracism, exploring the short-and long-term consequences for targets as well as the functions served for those who exclude or ignore. Within a cogent theoretical framework, a research program is presented that makes use of such diverse methods as laboratory experiments, surveys, narrative accounts, interviews, Internet-based research, brief role-plays, and week-long simulations. The resulting data shed new light on how ostracism affects the individual's coping responses, self-esteem, and sense of belonging and control.
Physical Description:XV, 282 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:1572306890

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