Psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior

The paper analyzes psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior, including conformity, social suggestion, authority pressure, and imitation, which have a decisive influence on individual behavior formation in social groups. Special attention has been paid to these mechanisms’ t...

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Main Author: S. A. Ganat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Publishing House of the State University of Management 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://vestnik.guu.ru/jour/article/view/5503
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description The paper analyzes psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior, including conformity, social suggestion, authority pressure, and imitation, which have a decisive influence on individual behavior formation in social groups. Special attention has been paid to these mechanisms’ transformation under the influence of digital media and new communication technologies in the context of globalization. Digital platforms influence on the political activity of young people has been studied, which emphasizes the increasing role of online communications in shaping group behavior. Group norms and expectations, often imposed through digital platforms, actively shape social identity and individuals’ behavior, increasing their susceptibility to group pressure and conformity. Leadership styles have also been found to significantly influence group dynamics by altering group members’ behavioral responses. Cross-cultural studies show the importance of contextualization, as responses to social pressure vary across cultures. There is a need for further research on the long-term effects of social influence and the development of methods to minimize its negative effects on individual behavior. The study results contribute to a deeper understanding of the social influence mechanisms in the context of globalization, noting the importance of an interdisciplinary approach.
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Psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior
Вестник университета
social influence
social identity
social psychology
cross-cultural studies
digital media
conformity
social norms
social networks
influence mechanisms
educational strategies
title Psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior
title_full Psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior
title_fullStr Psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior
title_full_unstemmed Psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior
title_short Psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior
title_sort psychological mechanisms of group influence on individual behavior
topic social influence
social identity
social psychology
cross-cultural studies
digital media
conformity
social norms
social networks
influence mechanisms
educational strategies
url https://vestnik.guu.ru/jour/article/view/5503
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