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
Conditions:
deprived of something desirable such as a group status or social category
behavioral issues in school external or internal
Implications in School:
Stategies/Solutions
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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
linked poverty and social exclusion
"unfavorable social positons"
issues with school culture
ex: fights at school, overall unhappiness at schools
ex: low SES status
maybe focus on harmful disciplinary actions
staff working on improving school culture
school working to provide resources in or out of school to students in need
troubling accessing resources out of school
ex: food, internet access
providing access to learn such as bringing laptops home
ex: free or reduced priced lunches