Exploring collective memory in social psychology: the impact of social identity and the ideological role of memories
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Collective memory, Remembering, Social identity, Ideology, Historical negationAbstract
This paper undertakes a review and discussion of empirical research on the social psychology of collective memory. It is widely recognized that those individuals with solid ingroup identification tend to deny the harmful actions perpetrated by their group. This tendency poses a significant challenge in promoting discourses acknowledging past suffering and atrocities. However, advances in research highlighting the influence of the source of communication and variability in the social identity of the victim group could provide a basis for overcoming this barrier to recognition. From the perspective of disadvantaged groups, while the impact of collective memories on attitudes and perceptions fundamental to intergroup relations has been noted, this field remains largely unexplored. Therefore, deepening the relationship between historical narratives and behavioral variables, such as collective action, is highly relevant. In this context, the present article discusses research on collective memory in social psychology. It highlights issues that will allow us to delineate future lines of research in this field.
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