Anticonformity (psychology)

Anticonformity (counterconformity) refers to when an individual consciously and deliberately challenges the position or actions of the group.[1] Anticonformity is not merely the absence of conformity.[2] Anticonformity can be a response to certain context and social pressure or expectations.[3] Anticonformity commonly takes place in a group environment where other individuals might differ in opinion. Individuals who display anticonformity behaviours are internally motivated to disrupt the balance of the group.[1] Further, anticonformist individuals are motivated by rebelliousness and are not influenced by social forces or norms.[4] Anticonformity has been labelled a dependent behaviour as its manifestation is dependent on the group's position in regard to an event or situation.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Levine, J. M., & Hogg, M. A. (2009). Encyclopedia of groups processes & intergroup relations: Anticonformity. doi:10.4135/9781412972017
  2. ^ Willis, R. H. (1965). Conformity, independence, and anticonformity. Human Relations, 18, 373-388. doi:10.1177/001872676501800406
  3. ^ Willis, Richard H. (November 1965). "Conformity, Independence, and Anticonformity". Human Relations. 18 (4): 373–388. doi:10.1177/001872676501800406. ISSN 0018-7267. S2CID 146357360.
  4. ^ Forsyth, D. R. (2009). Group dynamics. New York: Wadsworth.