How groups adapt using identity
Wine AficionadoBill George
Some groups our more resilient then others.Some groups become large and dominant, while others stay small.
For a while.We associate ourselves with groups.
Our collection of associations is our identity.Our decisions about our identity make or break groups.
Let me explain...
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Social cues
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IdentityInward:
How you see yourself(reflection)
Outward: How others see you
(the cues you project)
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Not all associations
are equalSome more valued.
Some more emphasized.
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Finding associations
Because the group is dominant (exposure).
Because of self reflection (discovery).
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Shared association
A shared group association can create a bond.Common interests, language and understanding.
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Social cues as attractor
A cue (red nose) can function as an attractor forpeople (George) looking for like minded individuals.
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Homogeneity
In a homogeneous group a shared association is dominant.
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A homogeneous group has increased understanding and bonding.
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Diversity
In a diverse group individual association can be expressed dominantly.
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A diverse group has increased problem solving skills.
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Homogeneity - Diversity Balance
Too much diversity results communication barriers and lack of bonding. Too much homogeneity results in groupthink and bullying of out-group members.
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Good balance is excellent resilience.
Disturbing this balance
Homogeneity - diversity balance is unstable over time. Change in environment puts stress on people.
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For comfort some tighten shared association.From frustration some tighten their diverse associations.
Compliancy - Deviancy
With compliancy people stick within the social group because it’s more convenient, or because they
have to.
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With deviancy people leave the group as reaction to the
group. They can’t stand it anymore.
What they share is a negative sentiment.
Shift towards breakdown
Homogeneity - Diversity
Associations because people feel they have a
choice.
Compliancy - Deviancy
Associations experienced as
“forced”. People feel they have no other
choice.
Compliant groups
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Changing environment and lack of diversity cause collapse.
Deviant groups
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New deviant groups serve as seeds for new associations.With collapse of larger compliant groups
they get spotlight and become an attractor.
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Shift in attitude
Homogeneity - Diversity
Emerge from positive emotions.
Compliancy - Deviancy
Emerge from negative sentiments.
Time will shift sentiments from negative to positive.This shift will enable a new homogeneity - diversity balance.
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Negative sentimentsPositive sentiments
Compliant groupsClosed and collapsing
Deviant groupsClosed, small, multiple
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Diverse groups
Open and attracting
Homogeneous groups
Open and balanced
Adaptive cylce
How groups adapt using identity
Wine AficionadoBill George
Some groups our more resilient then others.Some groups become large and dominant, while others stay small.
For a while.We associate ourselves with groups.
Our collection of associations is our identity.Our decisions about our identity make or break groups.
This is largely dependent on our current sentiments.
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Thanks to dr Ali Anani for our extensive discussions.
Thanks to Resilience Alliance for providing the adaptive cycle concept
on their website.
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