Becoming a Political Psychologist

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract This chapter traces Bert Klandermans’s evolution from social psychologist to a key figure in political psychology, emphasizing his foundational work on collective action and protest. He explains how political protest emerges from shared grievances and identities, shaped by social and political contexts. Klandermans describes how individuals participate in social movements for instrumental, identity-based, and expressive reasons, with anger intensifying their motivation. He examines how mobilization transforms sympathizers into activists through outreach and persuasion, noting that protest effectiveness often lies in raising awareness and signaling public dissent rather than producing direct change. Finally, the chapter urges political psychology to give more attention to protest politics, advocating for comparative research that considers individuals’ motivations and environments to understand how protest behavior reflects deeper democratic dynamics.
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Authors Bert Klandermans
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Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/oso/9780197771051.003.0011
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https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197771051.003.0011
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