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Theory of Relative Deprivation, Implications in School: - Coggle Diagram
Theory of Relative Deprivation
Definition: A theory of conflict in social psychology
a individual may feel deprived of something from their past, another person's social group/identity, or another social category
this can result in an individual acting in a particular way to reduce or eliminate the deprivation
Effects of Theory:
may predict negative psychological and behavioral outcomes with low emotional well being
negative effects on stress, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, suicide, eating habits, alcohol abuse, and mortality
may lead to deviant activities to attain what they desire
Conditions:
deprived of something desirable such as a group status or social category
ex: low SES status
linked poverty and social exclusion
"unfavorable social positons"
behavioral issues in school external or internal
Stategies/Solutions
staff working on improving school culture
school working to provide resources in or out of school to students in need
ex: free or reduced priced lunches
providing access to learn such as bringing laptops home
Implications in School:
issues with school culture
ex: fights at school, overall unhappiness at schools
maybe focus on harmful disciplinary actions
troubling accessing resources out of school
ex: food, internet access