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Examining Attitude Functions of North Korean Cultural Propaganda / Matherly, Carter

Matherly, Carter	Journal Article
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Article Type: Research Paper Purpose—Functions of attitudes serve a critical role in the development of individual motivation and behavior. Attitudinal preferences can be manipulated through an idealized representation, such as a poster. The purpose of this research is to examine an example of North Korean cultural propaganda for symbolism intended to influence an observer's attitudes. Design, Methodology—A single poster with a plethora of symbolic representation was qualitatively examined through a psychological lens of attitude functions. Findings—The examination showed stark images and symbolism paint a compelling picture full of value-driven and defining notions in which each act to inform the observer's perceptions of their own selves. Attributes of the social identity of an ideal citizen through multiple life stages was derived. Practical Implications—Useful for policymakers and academics by offering insight into the social structure and symbolic importance that underpins North Korea. It also informs scholars on applied methods used by a government to shape a nation's cultural identity. Originality, Value—This is one of few articles to further propaganda research of North Korea. It may be the only article to apply a psychological lens of attitude functions to examine the said propaganda.

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Social psychology ; Social Identity ; Symbolism ; Countries ; Propaganda, Korean Culture ; Posters ;
Psychological Attitudes ; Graphics ; Psychological Research

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Psychological Distancing Toward North Korean Refugees Under Republic of Korea–Style Unification / Matherly, Carter

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Article Type: Research Paper Purpose— Two foundational theories that underpin intergroup discrimination are intergroup threat theory and intergroup emotion theory. The notion of peace and unification on the Korean peninsula held an optimistic audience captive as national leaders embraced across the Demilitarized Zone. However, reunification of the two cultures will only be successful, in part, by dissolving longstanding cultural and nationalistic biases at the individual level. Design— The research examines the principles of intergroup threat theory and intergroup emotion theory against the backdrop of cultural differences between contemporary South Koreans and North Korean refugees attempting to settle in the South using peer-reviewed literature on the subject published in the last five years. Findings— Our analysis of existing studies finds that poor sociocultural adaptation of North Korean refugees elicited emotional precursors associated with infrahumanization bias in South Korean citizens. This process was identified as the main contributor to discriminatory action. Practical Implications— This research is important to all policymakers and social workers involved in resettlement and potential reunification efforts. Immediately, the results can positively inform social integration efforts of refugees. The research highlights potential social strain based on the selected psychological theories and suggests the need for additional research. Such research could directly inform unification policy moving forward. Value— Although several of the articles under examination discussed refugee experiences and psychological trauma, few offer policymakers insight into the social psychology constructs of cultural bias faced by refugees in South Korea; this study takes the first steps in this discussion.

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North Korean Refugees ; Psychological Distancing ; Republic of Korea–Style Unification

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