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Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology

Cilt: 18 Sayı: 1 31 Mart 2026
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Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology

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Despite its long-standing recognition in Europe, Social Representations Theory (SRT) is represented by a limited number of translated works and theoretical studies in Turkey. Existing empirical research tends to briefly introduce the conceptual framework of the theory without providing in-depth analysis. This study aims to examine the ontological and epistemological foundations of SRT, highlighting its critiques of the mainstream social cognition paradigm in psychology and the alternative approaches it offers. SRT explores how individuals’ thoughts, imaginations, and behaviors are shaped through interaction with social processes, offering a distinct perspective and conceptual framework compared to the mainstream social cognition paradigm. In this regard, the study seeks to demonstrate how SRT’s social and cognitive analytical framework serves as an effective theoretical tool for understanding societal dynamics and evaluating the issues arising from social changes in modern societies. To this end, the study elaborates on the core assumptions of SRT and the function of the concept of representation, while also introducing two primary research orientations widely accepted in the literature that outline the general operation of social representation studies. In Türkiye, existing studies primarily focus on understanding and explaining discursive conflicts arising from modernization, social changes, and political transformations. However, apart from certain health-related topics, these studies present a fragmented thematic landscape. This study summarizes the applications of SRT in Türkiye, offering a general overview of the field and evaluating the theory’s potential contributions.

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Teşekkür

I am grateful to Prof. Dr. Sevim Cesur, who contributed to earlier versions of the manuscript with her remarks and critique, for never withholding her mentorship, even though we are now far from each other.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sosyal Psikoloji, Topluluk Psikolojisi

Bölüm

Derleme

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

27 Kasım 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

31 Ekim 2024

Kabul Tarihi

26 Mart 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 18 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Bayad, A. (2026). Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 18(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1576379
AMA
1.Bayad A. Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 2026;18(1):1-16. doi:10.18863/pgy.1576379
Chicago
Bayad, Aydın. 2026. “Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 18 (1): 1-16. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1576379.
EndNote
Bayad A (01 Mart 2026) Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 18 1 1–16.
IEEE
[1]A. Bayad, “Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology”, Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, c. 18, sy 1, ss. 1–16, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.18863/pgy.1576379.
ISNAD
Bayad, Aydın. “Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 18/1 (01 Mart 2026): 1-16. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1576379.
JAMA
1.Bayad A. Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 2026;18:1–16.
MLA
Bayad, Aydın. “Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, c. 18, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 1-16, doi:10.18863/pgy.1576379.
Vancouver
1.Aydın Bayad. Social Representations Theory: Principles, Mechanism and Methodology. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 01 Mart 2026;18(1):1-16. doi:10.18863/pgy.1576379

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