Symbolic Interaction Theory
Turner’s Role and Person
A set of propositions based on
“Role Person merger”
Merger occurs when there is:
1. Failure of Role Compartmentalization
2. Resistance to Abandoning Role
3. Acquisition of Role Appropriate Attitudes
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Turner’s Role and Person
Propositions are based on two determinants:
1. Interactional
2. Interpersonal
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Turner’s Role and Person
Interaction Propositions:
1. Appearance: economy of effort
2. Effect: the > the outcome on Other
3. Consistency: over time and modality
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Turner’s Role and Person
Individual Propositions:
1. Consensual Frames of Reference
2. Favorable Evaluation
3. Investment
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Turner’s Role and Person
Appearance Propositions (single setting):
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The more inflexible the role
The more rigidly allocated the role
The more adequately played
The more polar the evaluation
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Turner’s Role and Person
Appearance Propositions (multiple settings):
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The broader the setting of the role
The more “external” the role
The more conspicuous and recognized
The more role reflects group values
Symbolic Interaction Theory
Turner’s Role and Person
Effect Propositions (single setting):
1. The greater the potential power of role
2. The greater the bond to Others
3. The more intimate the role relationship
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Turner’s Role and Person
The Effect Propositions (multiple settings):
1. The greater it is related to other roles
2. The greater it restricted other roles
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Turner’s Role and Person
The Consistency Propositions:
1. The greater the role is viewed as
appropriate.
2. The more enduring the role
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Turner’s Role and Person
Individual Propositions:
1. Consensual Frames of Reference
2. Favorable Evaluation
3. Investment
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Turner’s Role and Person
Individual Propostions:
1. The greater the significant others’ view
2. The more actor discretion
3. The greater the positive self-evaluation
4. The more adequately ego plays the role
5. The greater the investment of time and effort
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Turner’s Role and Person
Individual Propositions (continued):
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The greater the sacrifice
The more publicly the role is played
The greater the unresolved strain
The more intrinsic the benefits