Issue Date
December 2020
Abstract
Social psychology builds on the strength of two disciplines. As it is considered the intersection of sociology and psychology, it analyzes how individuals view and influence each other’s behavior. To find out if social psychology permeates the different topics that students undertake, the researchers conducted a systematic review of research studies in 12 higher education institutions in Southern Luzon. The systematic review permitted content analysis of abstracts to identify and compare key results that these studies obtained. Results showed that students dealt with these topics in social psychology: (1) self in the social context; (2) social cognition and perception; (3) awareness, knowledge, attitude, and behavior; (4) aggressive and anti-social behavior; (5) interpersonal attraction and close relationships; and (6) group cohesion. These were indicative of the students’ focus on the interrelationship of individuals within groups or systems. It also highlighted the dearth of studies about groups, social structure, collective behavior, and social movements and the need to solve regional problems. Addressing these would help in the development of Southern Luzon.
Source or Periodical Title
U.P. Los Baños Journal
ISSN
01171461
Page
52-67
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
graphs
Language
English
Subject
Social psychology -- research studies
Recommended Citation
Villanueva, Louise S., "Traces of social psychology in research studies of selected higher education institutions in and about Southern Luzon, Philippines" (2020). Journal Article. 3948.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3948