What is Social Psychology and their Applications?

Consider for a moment, which aspect of your life affect your health and well-being the most. Probably, your relationships with others come into your Mind. Because your relationship with other people is the most important element of your life. Imagine your life without, Friends, Family, Roommate, and Romantic partner. Probably, your life will be boring and Meaningless without your Friends, Family, and Relationships. We are a social species and we cannot live without relationships and Society. Both good and bad in our life are associated with our relationships with others. Most people of different cultures agree with this statement that our relationship with others brings happiness and meaning to our life. But some argue that our relationship with others is a source of worse pain and Adversity. Perhaps, it is their own Experiences.

As Allah Say in Holy Quran:
“O mankind! We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes, that you may know one another [not that on account of this you may boast of being superior to others]. Certainly, the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the most God-fearing among you”
According to these Verses, Human beings always live in group, tribes, and families. An individual is known for his relationship with their respective nation, tribe, and family.
According to a famous Greek philosopher Aristotle “Man is a Social Animal” He cannot live without society.

What is Social Psychology?

Social Psychology is the Scientific Study of individual behavior in Social Situations. According to famous Psychologist Gordon Allport “Social Psychology is the scientific study of individual thought, feelings and Behavior in the implied, imagine and actual presence of others.
Social Psychology is a complex field and it contains a variety of different topics including Attitude, Aggression, Pro-social behavior, Social influence, and persuasion. Here is the most important characteristic of Social Psychology.
o Social Psychology is Scientific in Nature.
o Social Psychology Focuses on the Behavior of Individuals.
o Social Psychology seeks to understand the Causes of Social Behavior.

Social Psychology covers a wide range of topics:

o Social Cognition.
o Social Perception.
o The Self.
o Attitude.
o Persuasion.
o Non-Verbal Behavior.
o Social Influence.
o Pro-Social Behavior.
o Aggression

. Research Topics in Social Psychology:

Social Cognition and Behavior: Two Sides of the Same Coin:

The Relationship between Social thought and Social Behavior is an important topic of research in social psychology. In the past, the social psychologist was divided into two distinct groups, one was primarily interested in social behavior-how to act in a social situation while the other was interested in social Cognition- thought about society. But now research has shown that there is a strong relationship between social Cognition and Behavior. The way we think about the other is the way we behave in social situations.

o The Role of Emotions in the Social Side of Life:

The role of emotion in our social life and Happiness is an important topic of research in Social Psychology. Social psychologists are always interested in studying the role of emotions and mood in Social Behavior. For Example: If you are in good emotions you will definitely think positively and make decisions clearly. On the other hand, if you are sad, it will affect your behavior and decisions.

o Social relationship: How important they are for well Being:

Our relationship with others people plays an important role in our health, happiness, and social well-being. Our relationship with others is either plays a role in our happiness and sources of mental illnesses. Social Relationship is an important topic of research in social psychology. Social psychologists aim to understand and improve social Relationships..

o Social Neuroscience

Our Brain and Nerves System Play an important role in our social perception and Behavior. Social neuroscientists are interested to understand which part of the brain control which particular behavior. Social neuropsychology is an emerging field of psychology. It is an important topic of research for social Psychologists..

o Role of implicit process

According to a psychologist, Most of our Behaviors are unconscious (unconscious behavior are those which we are not aware of). Our unconscious thought and repressed feeling heavily influence our behavior. The role of the Unconscious mind in social behavior is also an important topic of research in Social psychology.

o Social and Cultural diversity

There are different cultures in the world. Each Culture and Society has its own norms, value, and rule. But their thinking and behavior is also different. Social psychologist aims to understand why different culture behaves differently on the same situation. It is also an important topic of research in social psychology.

What Social psychologists can do?

Social Psychology is a huge field that covers all the topics related to human behavior. A social psychologist can do varieties of duties depending on their work.
Here are some of the work that social psychologist can Do: