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A methodological review of exploring Turner’s Three-Process Theory of power and the social identity approach
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posted on 2023-05-18, 23:09 authored by Ye, M, Nadia OllingtonNadia Ollington, Kristy de SalasKristy de SalasTurner’s Three-Process Theory of Power together with Social Identity Theory (SIT) and Self-Categorization Theory (SCT) have been influential in social psychology to examine power-related behaviors. While positivist experimental and survey methods are common in social psychological studies, these approaches may not adequately consider Turner’s constructs due to a comparative lack of ecological validity. Drawing on a methodology-focused review of the existing research of applying aspects of Turner’s theory of power and SIT/SCT, the interpretivist case study approach by using interviews and other data collections is highlighted as an alternative and useful method to the application of Turner’s framework. The applicability of the interpretive case study approach is further emphasized in comparison with the positivist experiments and surveys. This paper also discusses how this new way of exploration may allow us to understand Turner’s work better.
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Publication title
Qualitative Sociology ReviewVolume
12Issue
4Pagination
120-137ISSN
1733-8077Department/School
School of Information and Communication TechnologyPublisher
Uniwersytet Lodzki * Wydzial Ekonomiczno-Socjologiczny, Instytut SocjologiiPlace of publication
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