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Essentials of Social Psychology : An Indian Perspective / Shashi Mangal and Shubhra Mangal

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York: Routledge, ©2023.Description: xviii, 542pISBN:
  • 9781032292786
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 302  ManE
Contents:
Preface About the Authors Unit I: Nature, Scope, History and Methods of Social Psychology CHAPTER 1: Social Psychology: Meaning, Nature and Scope CHAPTER 2: Origin and History of Social Psychology CHAPTER 3: Relationship of Social Psychology With Other Social Sciences and Related Branches of Psychology CHAPTER 4: Methods of Research or Investigation in Social Psychology Unit II: Individual Level Processes CHAPTER 5: Social Cognition CHAPTER 6: Social Perception CHAPTER 7: Self-Perception CHAPTER 8: Attitudes-Concept, Formation and Measurement CHAPTER 9: Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination Unit III: Interpersonal and Social Processes CHAPTER 10: Social Influence CHAPTER 11: Social Exchange Process CHAPTER 12: Interpersonal Attractions and Relationships CHAPTER 13: Altruism and Pro-Social Behaviour Unit IV: Socialization and Societal Processes CHAPTER 14: Socialization-Concept, Theories and Agents CHAPTER 15: Social Change-Meaning, Nature and Mechanism CHAPTER 16: Social Integration-Concept and Mechanism Unit V: Group Level Processes CHAPTER 17: Group Dynamics and Group Behaviour CHAPTER 18: Leaders and Leadership Unit VI: Social Issues and Social Psychology CHAPTER 19: Aggression and Violence CHAPTER 20: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Criminal Behaviour CHAPTER 21: Other Social Issues and Problems Bibliography Index
Summary: Essentials of Social Psychology: An Indian Perspective offers a comprehensive introduction to social psychology with a focus on the cultural and social fabric of Indian society. Split into five sections, the book covers the nature, scope, history and methods of social psychology; individual level processes; interpersonal level processes; social processes; group processes; and social issues. The authors, S.K. Mangal and Shubhra Mangal, address the latest research trends, and offer a varied insight into a range of topics including social influence, social exchange processes, group dynamics, aggression, prejudice and attitudes. The book also examines topical themes and includes two chapters on social issues facing contemporary Indian society. While highlighting significant Indian research contributions and including examples and case studies from an Indian context, this book goes on to examine the discipline in the context of the socio-psychological background of this subcontinent. Complex concepts are clearly explained and the book aids student learning through useful pedagogical features such as assessment questions, case studies, chapter summaries and boxed key points. Covering all the core topics within social psychology, this is an essential textbook for graduate or undergraduate courses in social psychology, social work, social neuroscience, community medicine or public health. In addition, it’s also a useful introduction for those taking the Psychology option for the Indian and Provincial Civil Services and other competitive examinations.
List(s) this item appears in: New Arrivals 15-30 November 2025, Vol. 06, Issue 31
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Preface

About the Authors

Unit I: Nature, Scope, History and Methods of Social Psychology

CHAPTER 1: Social Psychology: Meaning, Nature and Scope

CHAPTER 2: Origin and History of Social Psychology

CHAPTER 3: Relationship of Social Psychology With Other Social Sciences and Related Branches of Psychology

CHAPTER 4: Methods of Research or Investigation in Social Psychology

Unit II: Individual Level Processes

CHAPTER 5: Social Cognition

CHAPTER 6: Social Perception

CHAPTER 7: Self-Perception

CHAPTER 8: Attitudes-Concept, Formation and Measurement

CHAPTER 9: Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination

Unit III: Interpersonal and Social Processes

CHAPTER 10: Social Influence

CHAPTER 11: Social Exchange Process

CHAPTER 12: Interpersonal Attractions and Relationships

CHAPTER 13: Altruism and Pro-Social Behaviour

Unit IV: Socialization and Societal Processes

CHAPTER 14: Socialization-Concept, Theories and Agents

CHAPTER 15: Social Change-Meaning, Nature and Mechanism

CHAPTER 16: Social Integration-Concept and Mechanism

Unit V: Group Level Processes

CHAPTER 17: Group Dynamics and Group Behaviour

CHAPTER 18: Leaders and Leadership

Unit VI: Social Issues and Social Psychology

CHAPTER 19: Aggression and Violence

CHAPTER 20: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Criminal Behaviour

CHAPTER 21: Other Social Issues and Problems

Bibliography

Index

Essentials of Social Psychology: An Indian Perspective offers a comprehensive introduction to social psychology with a focus on the cultural and social fabric of Indian society. Split into five sections, the book covers the nature, scope, history and methods of social psychology; individual level processes; interpersonal level processes; social processes; group processes; and social issues.

The authors, S.K. Mangal and Shubhra Mangal, address the latest research trends, and offer a varied insight into a range of topics including social influence, social exchange processes, group dynamics, aggression, prejudice and attitudes. The book also examines topical themes and includes two chapters on social issues facing contemporary Indian society. While highlighting significant Indian research contributions and including examples and case studies from an Indian context, this book goes on to examine the discipline in the context of the socio-psychological background of this subcontinent. Complex concepts are clearly explained and the book aids student learning through useful pedagogical features such as assessment questions, case studies, chapter summaries and boxed key points.

Covering all the core topics within social psychology, this is an essential textbook for graduate or undergraduate courses in social psychology, social work, social neuroscience, community medicine or public health. In addition, it’s also a useful introduction for those taking the Psychology option for the Indian and Provincial Civil Services and other competitive examinations.

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