Collective fears can reshape group behavior in ambiguous situations.
Evidence
In such ambiguous situations, rumours should be viewed not as forms of distorted or pathological communication: they make sociological sense as co-operative improvisations, attempts to reach a meaningful collective interpretation of what happened by pooling available resources. — Cohen, Stanley, Folk devils and moral panics, 647
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Cohen, Stanley, Folk devils and moral panics: the…, 647
- XREF: connects to: Repeated media coverage can create a self-fulfilling atmosphere of fear. — Cohen, Stanley, Folk devils and moral panics: the…, 641; Moral panic is a social phenomenon where a group is portrayed as a significant threat to societal values, resulting in heightened fear and the push for new legislation. — Moral Panic - an overview; Moral panics arise from cultural strains caused by social change and serve as mechanisms of social control reinforcing existing power dynamics. — Moral Panic | Social Sciences and Humanities | Research Starters (+14 more)
Library Connections
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Broader Connections
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