The Psychology of Global Citizenship: A Review of Theory and Research

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In The Psychology of Global Citizenship: A Review of Theory and Research, Stephen Reysen and Iva Katzarska-Miller provide a theoretical and empirical overview of global citizenship and related concepts. The authors highlight core components shared by a variety of disciplines and cultures and linked to pro-social values, such as the promotion of empathy, diversity, environmental sustainability, and intergroup helping. Utilizing a social psychological perspective, Reysen and Katzarska-Miller provide an integrated approach to global citizenship identification with their model of antecedents (global awareness and normative environment) and outcomes (six clusters of pro-social values).

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Reysen and Katzarska-Miller capture in this volume the essence of the emerging superordinate identity of global citizenship, and articulate the conceptual and empirical challenge it entails. They expertly and clearly integrate in a theoretical framework the growing literature on the subject from various disciplinary perspectives such as psychology, business, education, and political science. This volume is a timely and groundbreaking work for a world trying to deal with challenges of increasing globalization and interdependence. It will spur further research and refinement of theory with practical implications in areas such a sustainable behavior, economics, marketing, social responsibility, identity development and politics. Must read for current and aspiring social and behavior scientists around the globe. -- Aghop Der-Karabetian, University of La Verne

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Iva Katzarska-Miller is associate professor of psychology at Transylvania University. Stephen Reysen is associate professor of psychology at Texas A&M University-Commerce.