John Turner
John Turner was a social psychologist who developed social identity theory with Henri Tajfel and later self-categorisation theory.
Who they are
The work of John Turner reaches this site through the paper listed below. On this site the name is tied to Social Identity Theory.
Key papers
Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (Eds.), The social psychology of intergroup relations. Brooks/Cole. What it reports: The chapter that set out social identity theory as an integrative account of intergroup relations.
Key ideas
Social Identity Theory: The account that people sort themselves and others into social categories, take part of their self-description from their groups, and compare their own group with others.
Sources
- Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (Eds.), The social psychology of intergroup relations. Brooks/Cole.