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This chapter examines how individuals select the social groups they choose to join and how these groups, in turn, influence individual behavior and decision-making. Using key concepts from social psychologyPsychology, we explore three primary factors that guideGroup selection group selection: (1) perceived similarity and affinityAffinity with other group members; (2) the group’s reputationReputation and social standing; (3) the anticipated sense of being accepted within the group. Additionally, we discuss how social groups influence individual decision-making through the enforcement of social normsSocial norms, i.e., the collectively shared expectations of appropriate behavior within a group. Through this lens, the chapter aims to explore how these psychosocial mechanisms operate across various aspects of life, from romantic and friendship relationships to work and political participation, demonstrating their generalizability across diverse contexts and highlighting the pervasive influence ofGroup dynamics group dynamics in shaping decision makingDecision making processes.

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Groups and Decision Making: How We Choose Groups and How Groups Choose for Us

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    2025年

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  • Laura Prislei,
  • Erica Molinario,
  • Stefano Livi

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This chapter examines how individuals select the social groups they choose to join and how these groups, in turn, influence individual behavior and decision-making. Using key concepts from social psychologyPsychology, we explore three primary factors that guideGroup selection group selection: (1) perceived similarity and affinityAffinity with other group members; (2) the group’s reputationReputation and social standing; (3) the anticipated sense of being accepted within the group. Additionally, we discuss how social groups influence individual decision-making through the enforcement of social normsSocial norms, i.e., the collectively shared expectations of appropriate behavior within a group. Through this lens, the chapter aims to explore how these psychosocial mechanisms operate across various aspects of life, from romantic and friendship relationships to work and political participation, demonstrating their generalizability across diverse contexts and highlighting the pervasive influence ofGroup dynamics group dynamics in shaping decision makingDecision making processes.