Greedy elites and poor lambs: How young Europeans remember the Great War.

Bouchat P, Licata L, Rosoux V, Allesch C, Bruckmüller S, Klein O (2019)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2019

Journal

Book Volume: 7

Pages Range: 52-75

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.5964/jspp.v7i1.781

Abstract

The present study examines current social representations associated with the origins of the Great War, a major event that has profoundly affected Europe. A survey conducted in 20 European countries (N = 1906 students in social sciences) shows a high consensus: The outbreak of the war is attributed to the warring nations’ leaders while the responsibility of the populations is minimized. Building on the concept of social representation of history (Liu & Hilton, 2005), we suggest that the social representations of the Great War fulfill social psychological functions in contemporary Europe. We suggest that WWI may function as a charter for European integration. Their content also suggests a desire to distinguish a positively valued ingroup ("the people") from powerful elites, construed as an outgroup.

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APA:

Bouchat, P., Licata, L., Rosoux, V., Allesch, C., Bruckmüller, S., & Klein, O. (2019). Greedy elites and poor lambs: How young Europeans remember the Great War. Journal of Social and Political Psychology, 7(1), 52-75. https://doi.org/10.5964/jspp.v7i1.781

MLA:

Bouchat, P, et al. "Greedy elites and poor lambs: How young Europeans remember the Great War." Journal of Social and Political Psychology 7.1 (2019): 52-75.

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