I’m co-organising two symposia at EASP with Tegan Cruwys. The symposia will be held on Wednesday 9th July in Oudemanhuispoort room D0.09 and will discuss the latest research on The Social Cure. Please come along if you’re in the neighbourhood!
Social Identity and Health Part 1: Social identity promotes recovery in vulnerable populations (9:00 – 10:40am)
*Please note, this symposium is listed with an incorrect title in the printed version of the program. These are the correct details.
Chaired by Jolanda Jetten and Tegan Cruwys
In Social Identity and Health Part 1, we explore the experience and expression of social identity among the most vulnerable members of society. Our presentations cover depression, multiple sclerosis, pregnancy, homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction and smoking cessation.
Tegan Cruwys – Social identification and depression recovery: The curative benefits of group membership
Fabio Sani – Group identification and mental health among multiple sclerosis patients, school pupils and pregnant women
Zoe Walter – Two pathways through adversity: Social identity, social support, and psychological well-being in a homeless sample
Genevieve Dingle – Breaking Bad: social identity and network changes can benefit wellbeing and recovery from substance misuse
Hugh Webb – The decline of brand identity and smoking behaviour following the introduction of plain packaging
Social Identity and Health Part 2: Social identity enhances resilience and well-being (11:05 – 12:45pm)
Chaired by Alex Haslam and Katie Greenaway
Social Identity and Health Part 2 explores how maintaining, crafting, and managing identity promotes resilience and well-being. We show that social identities do not merely promote freedom from illness, but enable people to thrive in a state of well-being.
Dario Spini – Social group participation, identity continuity and well-being after the loss of an intimate partner
Thomas Morton – Social inclusion enhances the health and well-being of seniors: Preliminary findings from the AGES project
Nik Steffens – Leaders enhance team members’ health and well-being by furthering social identity
Stuart Read – Coping with situational stigma: Ingroup ties, identity performance, and well-being in physical disability
Katie Greenaway – The control within, from without: Group identification improves health and well-being through increased perceived control