Social Psychology Concept Matrix

Social Psychology Concept Matrix

Introduction

Social Psychology is the science of social phenomena and attempt to discover the laws governing coexistence. Investigates social organizations and seeks to establish patterns of behavior of individuals in groups, the roles and all situations that influence their behavior. Every social group adopts a form of social organization in order to address more effectively the problems of subsistence and to order coexistence (Baumeister, 2013). In fact, human nature plays a role in shaping social life with their habits, while the social structure, customs, and rules in turn also influence people. No doubt, the man is a social being and just could not develop and grow because he needs the other to become conscious of himself. Humans have the ability to transcend social conditioning and achieve their identity and can become actively involved recreating new forms of organization appropriate to the needs of each era (Franzoi, 2009). This paper aims to discuss the concepts of social psychology in social, criminal justice and individual perspectives.

Discussion

Social psychology differs from anthropology and sociology as it is not interested in social situations in an objective sense, but to the way in which people are influenced by their interpretation or construction of the social environment (Franzoi, 2009). The following matrix represents the psychological factors with the interaction of social dynamics:

Figure-1: Social Psychology Concept Matrix

Survey Research

Surveys are explained as random sample that can be used to obtain accurate results with high validity of data. Surveys are helpful for the safety and development of society as health surveys help governments to identify and control any growing epidemic in society. Similarly, survey approach not only helps criminal justice system/police department to measure the statistics of crimes, but also assists community health organization to organize resources to improve health quality (Anonymous, 2009). In the same way, survey approach can also benefit individuals in order to maintain their economic and social life, e.g. surveys of job market or business opportunities in a market/industry.

Self-Esteem

This can be defined as a subjective appraisal of an individual where high self esteem can develop aggression, rudeness, arrogance and high expectations (Anonymous, 2009). The self esteem in social context must be managed at moderate level as high self esteem can make the situation out of control. In addition, low self esteem can has been identified as a factor developing tendency of crimes and problems for criminal justice system. As far as its ...