- person acts in opposition to group norm.
The role of situational factors in disobedience and non conformity
Gamson (1982)
Aim: to see if p's would rebel against unjust authority when encouraged.
Procedure: Advert in papers in USA, paid to take part in 'discussion on standards of behaviour in community.'
- Put in groups of 9.
- P's met a consultant who said they were taking legal action against a petrol station manager due to a offensive lifestyle.
- the manager argued he was sacked for speaking publicly of high petrol prices.
- Consultant wanted them to argue in favour.
- It was filmed and shown in court.
Result: 32/33 groups rebelled in some way.
- 25/33 groups refused to sign consent form.
Conclusion: rebellion in this case involved challenging social norms in the situations; obedience and commitment.
+/-: Why did people disobey...
Smith and Mackie (2000)
- Importance of group:
- p's established strong group identitiy which they agreed demands of authority was unreasonable. - Reactance:
- p's rebelled against attempts to control behaviour. - Systematic processing:
- p's had sufficient time to think about their actions.
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