Deindividuation is a psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group lose their sense of personal identity and responsibility, leading to a decreased self-awareness and an increased likelihood of engaging in behaviors they wouldn't normally do as individuals. This can result in reduced inhibitions and an increased conformity to group norms, often leading to actions that can be more extreme or impulsive.
Examples of deindividuation include individuals in a large crowd engaging in destructive behavior that they otherwise wouldn't do alone, online trolls making hurtful comments due to anonymity, and rioting or looting during protests where individuals feel a reduced sense of personal responsibility.
is the situation where anti-normative behavior is released in groups in which individuals are not seen or paid attention to as individuals. Simply put, deindividuation is immersion in a group to the point at which the individual ceases to be seen as such.
Egocentrism is a term often used to describe diminished self-awareness where an individual has difficulty seeing things from others' perspectives.
I recommend an older work on this topic; "The Crowd" by Gustave le Bon. He, like others since, postulate that a mob forms around a person or a singular event (in much the same way as a particle in a super-cold solution can make it harden instantly) which causes the formation of the mob. The mob follows it's own rules (like all chaotic 'systems') and they are almost never the rules of the individuals making up the group.
diffussion of responsibility
josh,who found himself participating in a group that was setting cars on fire
Deindividuation
Examples of deindividuation include individuals in a large crowd engaging in destructive behavior that they otherwise wouldn't do alone, online trolls making hurtful comments due to anonymity, and rioting or looting during protests where individuals feel a reduced sense of personal responsibility.
is the situation where anti-normative behavior is released in groups in which individuals are not seen or paid attention to as individuals. Simply put, deindividuation is immersion in a group to the point at which the individual ceases to be seen as such.
Groups can lead to deindividuation, where individuals feel less accountable for their actions and more inclined to follow group norms, even if they go against their personal values. In large groups, people may also experience a reduced sense of individual identity, leading to behaviors they might not engage in when alone.
Anonymity and deindividuation are related in that anonymity can lead to deindividuation, which is when individuals feel a decreased sense of personal responsibility and accountability for their actions. When individuals feel anonymous, such as in online settings or large crowds, they may be more likely to engage in behaviors they wouldn't normally do due to reduced feelings of personal identity.
The tendency to feel anonymity in a large group is known as "deindividuation." This psychological state occurs when individuals feel less self-aware and less accountable for their actions, often leading to behavior that is more impulsive or deviant. Deindividuation can result from factors such as group size, reduced personal responsibility, and the presence of anonymity, which can diminish social norms and inhibit self-regulation.
deindividuation
Egocentrism is a term often used to describe diminished self-awareness where an individual has difficulty seeing things from others' perspectives.
Such behavior is a result of deindividuation.
is a psychological state of decreased self-evaluation and decreased evaluation apprehension causing antinormative and disinhibited behavior. This eventually leads to the formation of clandestine movements such as the KKK, and the Nazi during the Holocaust movement.