Opinion-based groups convert broad ideologies into collective action

Evidence

In this regard, the analysis of Bliuc et al. (2002) is informative. These authors discuss the importance of opinion-based groups as vehicles for converting broad ideologies into collective behavior. Opinion-based groups are psychological groups (in the sense used by Turner, 1982) that are de- fined in terms of shared or at least similar opinions (i.e., they share a social identity based on opinion). Each of the strategies of social competition, creativity, and cooperation can potentially provide the basis for the formation of at least two opposing opinion groups. — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt, 842

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines opinion-based groups as psychological groups sharing similar opinions.
• XREF: connects to: Explaining social action requires studying opinion-group identification, not national identification — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt: International…, 843; Gradual consciousness-raising and collective action together can produce lasting ideological change — Mark Fisher (edited by Darren Ambrose), K-Punk: The Collected and Unpublished…, 2022; Collective efficacy belief can convert group identity into personal pro-environmental action. — Immo Fritsche, Agency Through the We: Group-Based…, 47 (+4 more)

Broader Connections

• External political conflict can politicize a broad group identity into predicting collective action. #expands (0.85) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 4451
• Collective efficacy belief can convert group identity into personal pro-environmental action. #expands (0.82) — Immo Fritsche, Agency Through the We, 47
• Shared identity underpins commoner formation and collective action. #corroborates (0.80) — Jessica Carrick-Hagenbarth, Institutional Bricolage and Commoning…, 133
• Gradual consciousness-raising and collective action together can produce lasting ideological change #corroborates (0.78) — Mark Fisher (edited by Darren Ambrose), K-Punk, 2022
• Speaking words in collective struggle is itself a form of action #expands (0.78)
• Attentional exploitation can be transformed into a basis for collective political identity #exemplifies (0.75)