Social psychology is a science specialized in the study of the individual's behaviors in a group or society.
Company's employees are monitored during the group work, how they harmonize and cooperate with group members
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Employee's adaptation to all types of group work such as familiar group work, unfamiliar group work in the company, and groups outside the company is a real test for employees.
The successful employee can get the best evaluation in all types of group work. Social psychology includes several topics, including:
- Leadership
- Group Behavior
- Nonverbal Behavior
- Aggression
- Social Cognition
Social psychology is not limited to social influences and the influence of the individual on the group but includes the art of social cognition - in the sense that the individual recognizes the importance of teamwork in achieving better results.
An individual's behaviors and emotions in public places are restricted, they may not act freely so when the individual observes people's reactions around, the result will be negative but when an individual doesn't observe people's reactions around, the result will be positive and he can do the best
Social Psychology Concepts
1. Conformity
A person may change his assessment and principles to suit the society or group, due to real pressure or imagined pressure.
Real pressure is the individual is affected by the traditions of society due to his presence and exposure to pressures from members of society
Imagined pressure occurs due to social norms and traditions, whether the individual is inside or outside the group.
There are three types of conformity
1.1 Internalization
1.2. Identification
1.3 Compliance
Compliance is the individual’s keenness to conform to the majority of society or group to gain their affection and benevolence.
The motive or goal is to obtain a social reward or praise.
2. Obedience.
It consists of the individual carrying out the orders of the group leader without hesitation to remain in the group.
The basic difference between obedience and compliance is that obedience is orders issued by the leader to follow the customs and traditions of society, while compliance is the individual’s own keenness to comply with the customs of society without a previous request or order, out of his desire to gain the love and trust of society.
3. Self-concept.
It is the individual's understanding of his true self and respect and appreciation for his behaviors and actions.
In other words, the individual's self is more important than others Therefore, the individual is not affected by the decisions of others or their strange looks because he is confident in himself and his behavior.
Some individuals may believe that their self or morals are bad, or their behavior is good, or their personality is weak, and so on The self-concept may contain multiple forms, including:
a. Self-esteem
it is appreciation and respect for oneself, that the individual’s actions are correct, and self-confidence in his decisions
b. Ideal self
It is the ideal self in its behavior, morals, and dealings with others, which every individual wishes to possess
What is Relation between Psychology and Sociology
Psychology and sociology are social sciences focused on understanding and studying human behaviors.
The main objectives of psychology and sociology are similar but each one has a different special objective.
Psychology studies human behavior psychologically and emotionally whereas sociology, studies human behaviors socially, such as communication and interaction with the people around Social psychology is a merging between psychology and sociology.
What are sub-fields of Social Psychology?
1. Social Perception
Social Perception is a science that links social psychology with cognitive psychology, studies and analyzes how people understand, perceive, and think in a social environment, such as the perception and exchanging ideas and opinions among group members
2. Social Attitudes
3. Social Influence
Social influence studies how people are affected by others.
for example, when a person joins a group specialized in hygiene, the person is affected by the group's actions and behaviors, this effect is called conformity.
Also, if there is a leader in the group, the members of the group comply with the leader's orders, this effect is called obedience
Major Areas of Social Psychology
1. Social Networking Sites
Social psychology studies the impact of social networking sites on people, whether harms or benefits. Social networking sites are virtual communication, not real, and have negative and positive effects.
Social psychology clients search for the difference between real and virtual communication and its negative and positive effects on people.
Studies have been conducted on the impact of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter on young people, and it has been noted that frequent use of these sites may cause major problems, including addiction to social networking sites, which is the inability to leave these sites and use them excessively, which leads to their negative effects on their lives.
2. Group Dynamics
The demands may change the group's strategy, so scientists study the effect of group dynamics on the group members' decisions and adapt to this change.
Sciences related to social psychology
There are sciences related to social psychology such as cognitive psychology, industrial organization psychology, and social development.
Examples and practical applications of social psychology:
1. Schools
Any school has many students who represent a group.
The students 'behaviors may be affected by the morals and actions of the rest of the students, so the parents should choose the school that monitors and observes students' behaviors because their sons will be affected by friends in school.
2. University
Universities are places of specialized education, and the student’s mingling with academic's excellent students may affect his academic level for the better, and the opposite may happen if he integrates with students who are not outstanding.
3. Sports
Sports are beneficial to the human body, and the athlete must play in a team or group, so his sporting style may be affected by the group's dealings and morals with the opponent.
4. Administrative offices
It means institutions, associations, companies, and others that have a department managing the affairs of its employees
The employee may be committed to attendance and departure time but he sees his colleagues arriving late for work or leaving the office early, so he may be affected by their behavior, by coming late to work and leaving early.