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We actually ‘become’ happy vampires or contented wizards when reading a book

Posted on July 8, 2018 by SCIENCE pickings

“Becoming a Vampire Without Being Bitten: The Narrative Collective Assimilation Hypothesis,” published in the current issue journal Psychological Science, presents research supporting the authors’ hypothesis that by absorbing narratives, we can psychologically become a member of the group of characters described … Continue reading →

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Ritualized Interaction for the Advancement of Children’s National Identification in Hong Kong (Study)

Posted on July 7, 2011 by SCIENCE pickings

“Both ongoing practice and the theory of interaction ritual chains imply the significance of the contribution that ritual makes to group solidarity, such as national identification. This contribution is in need of empirical examination as in this study, which surveyed … Continue reading →

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Interpersonal attachment predicts identification with groups (Study)

Posted on February 17, 2011 by SCIENCE pickings

“Abstract We propose a model documenting the relationship between interpersonal attachment style and identification with groups. We hypothesized that following threat to a romantic interpersonal relationship higher attachment anxiety would be associated with lowered tendencies to identify with groups. In … Continue reading →

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