Social identification and depression: A meta-analysis
Postmes T, Wichmann LJ, Van Valkengoed AM, Van Der Hoef H (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 49
Pages Range: 110-126
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1002/ejsp.2508
Abstract
A meta-analysis of 76 studies (N = 31,016) examined the relationship between social identification and depression. Overall, individuals who identify highly with a group tend to report less depression (average rz = −.15). However, a large amount of variability between studies was observed. The 95% prediction interval, which indicates the true effect size that can be expected in future research, ranged from rz = −.50 to.19. The relationship between depression and social identification is more complex than previously assumed. Some variability is related to the social identification measure used. Studies that focused on identification with interactive groups (rz = −.28) had larger effect sizes than studies that focused on social categories (rz = −.11). Moreover, studies of non-stigmatized groups (rz = −.24) had larger effect sizes than studies of stigmatized groups (rz = −.10). In conclusion, the structure and social identity content of groups appear to play an important role in the relationship between depression and social identification.
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Postmes, T., Wichmann, L.J., Van Valkengoed, A.M., & Van Der Hoef, H. (2019). Social identification and depression: A meta-analysis. European Journal of Social Psychology, 49(1), 110-126. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.2508
MLA:
Postmes, Tom, et al. "Social identification and depression: A meta-analysis." European Journal of Social Psychology 49.1 (2019): 110-126.
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