anonymity#MeToometooSexual harassment is undergoing an identification revolution, as more victims choose to forego their anonymity and divulge their identity to the public. Research in social psychology on the identifiability effect has found that identified victims typically generate more empathy and ...
Confidentiality is also important in journalism. In nations with strong protections for freedom of the press, sources are protected under confidentiality law. Being able to guarantee anonymity to sources provides journalists with access to information otherwise impossible to obtain, like insider information...
To ensure participants’ anonymity in publications, we have given the interviewees fictional names and refrained from revealing potentially identifying information. Results Service Providers’ Consideration of MR-IPV when there are Children in the Family An overarching theme across interviews was that ...
Importantly, education needs to challenge cultural stereotypes specific to IPSV, including ideas that sexual violence must include physical violence, that consent is assumed or does not apply in a relationship, or that women have a duty to be sexually available to their partner. Furthermore, recogn...
(2010b). Statistical literacy in the middle school: The relationship between interest, self-efficacy and prior mathematics achievement. Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology, 10, 83–93. Google Scholar Carmichael, C. S., & Hay, I. (2009a). The development and validation...
The effects of deindividuation and anonymity on behavior are common social psychology topics. But what is deindividualization? Effects and solutions ahead.
Education is applied social psychology. Whenever we bring groups of people together for the purpose of learning, we have a great opportunity to apply social psychological principles that will further our educational goals. We discuss ways to increase student commitment to learning, reduce feelings of...
The basic precept of any herding mentality, be it amongst people or animals, is the instinct to move and think as a group. There is safety in groups, as well as anonymity. A sense of shared responsibility usually abounds, as well. In the wild, the instinct to stick with a herd is mo...
What is Toxic Shame? “Toxic shame” is a term that was first coined by psychologistSilvan Tomkinsin the 1960s. Unlike normal shame, toxic shame stays buried within the mind and becomes a part of our self-identity. In other words, a person suffering from toxic shame will experience a chro...
However, it's crucial to be cautious. The anonymity and detachment afforded by technology make it easier for people to say things they don't mean. Always consider the overall context, including previous interactions and the nature of your relationship, when interpreting digital "can't wait to ...