The Eurozone Crisis
Psychological Mechanisms Undermining and Supporting European Solidarity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8019238 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gerhard Reese (0000-0001-6672-3832, Cooperative Educational Service Agencies, corresponding author), Oliver Lauenstein (University of Bamberg) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 160-171 |
| Publication date | 2014-03-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2076-0760 • E-ISSN: 2076-0760 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/socsci3010160 |
| OpenAlex | W2139385877 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 25 |
Europe has become a vivid example of intergroup dynamics with all the risks and chances it holds for peaceful and respectful co-existence. While Europe as a superordinate social category has the capability of solidarity between its subcategories (i.e., nations), negative emotions and behaviors among the countries’ citizens have become more prevalent throughout the emerging crisis. This article aims to analyze the psychological outcomes (i.e., negative attitudes) following on from the structural and economic imbalances within the European Union. More precisely, we argue that political reactions towards the Euro crisis facilitated routes to nationalism and thereby fostered supremacy in a few countries. This perceived supremacy of some countries, in turn, legitimized negative reactions towards others. Based on predictions from a social identity perspective, we describe how these processes perpetuate themselves. We also suggest strategies that might prevent the idea of a common Europe from failing
Economic policy · Economic system · Economics · European debt crisis · European integration · European union · Keynesian economics · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Solidarity · European Union Policy and Governance · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,75 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2025 (12) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |