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Examines the role of opinion thresholds, the impact of social groups, & the influence of others' opinions in public opinion expression, testing parts of Michael A. Krassa's (1988 [see abstract 89U4089]) modification of Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann's (1974 [see abstract 77I7781]) spiral of silence theory. It is asserted that fear of isolation lowers opinion expression, & perceived dominance of opinion & fear of isolation are greater when individuals are confronted by a close reference group. Self-administered questionnaire data were obtained in 1993 from 882 Canadian adults living in or near national parks regarding endemic environmental issues. Findings supported the notion that perceived opinion dominance significantly predicted opinion expression, but only in relation to a generalized reference group. Fear of isolation significantly predicted opinion expression with respect to both generalized & specific reference groups. Results on opinion intensity & its interaction with opinion dominance & fear of isolation are discussed. 5 Tables, 2 Figures, 16 References. Adapted from the source document.

Challenges the spiral of silence theory of public expression (eg, Noelle-Neuman, E., 1993) by investigating the role of reference groups in individual willingness for personal expression. Two hypotheses are tested: one proposes that willingness to express personal opinions will be significantly less for individuals who believe they stand against their reference group opinion; the other proposes that reference group influence will take priority in situations where social majority & reference group opinion are opposed. An experiment designed according to reference group research was conducted with 16 undergraduates at a large midwestern university. When reference & social majority opinions were presented equally, reference group influence clearly proved to be stronger. Individuals with extreme opinions appeared unaffected by social influence. 2 Tables, 2 Figures, 63 References. Adapted from the source document.

International audience ; Sport becomes an argument, a subject and an instrument of international politics and geo-economy. It is sometimes a representation and a showcase of national identity, an ideological expression; it is a significant vector of national unity and a questionable indicator of national power. ; Le sport devient un argument, un sujet et un instrument de la politique et le la géoéconomie internationales. Il constitue parfois une représentation et une vitrine de l'identité nationale, une expression idéologique, c'est un vecteur non négligeable de l'unité nationale et un indicateur discutable de la puissance nationale.

International audience ; Sport becomes an argument, a subject and an instrument of international politics and geo-economy. It is sometimes a representation and a showcase of national identity, an ideological expression; it is a significant vector of national unity and a questionable indicator of national power. ; Le sport devient un argument, un sujet et un instrument de la politique et le la géoéconomie internationales. Il constitue parfois une représentation et une vitrine de l'identité nationale, une expression idéologique, c'est un vecteur non négligeable de l'unité nationale et un indicateur discutable de la puissance nationale.

International audience ; Après le 11 septembre 2001, le régime chinois s'est efforcé d'insérer la répression de l'opposition ouïghoure dans la dynamique internationale de lutte contre les réseaux terroristes islamistes.

International audience ; Après le 11 septembre 2001, le régime chinois s'est efforcé d'insérer la répression de l'opposition ouïghoure dans la dynamique internationale de lutte contre les réseaux terroristes islamistes.

International audience ; Après le 11 septembre 2001, le régime chinois s'est efforcé d'insérer la répression de l'opposition ouïghoure dans la dynamique internationale de lutte contre les réseaux terroristes islamistes.

Peru experienced a period of terrorism and repression between 1980 and 2000. The majority of victims are peasants of remote villages in the country. As early as 2000, a Truth and Reconciliation Commission provides survivors with a record of the victims and the acts suffered. As a follow-up to this work, a consortium of non-governmental organisations is launching a competition for artistic expression in the regions most affected by violence. It is named Rescate por la memoria (to save memory). I propose to look at three of these popular works, which can be regarded as 'minor writing' by massacre survivors. I will note the importance of these memorial traces for both survivors and politics, 'so that this is not repeated'. ; Peru experienced a period of terrorism and repression between 1980 and 2000. The majority of the victims were farmers from remote villages in the country. In the year 2000, a truth and reconciliation commission carried out a survey of the victims and the acts suffered by the survivors. As a follow-up to this work, a consortium of non-governmental organizations launched an artistic competition in the areas most affected by violence for the survivors to express their sufferings. This competition was named Rescate por la memoria (Saving Memory). I propose to analyze three of these popular works, which can be considered as "minor writings" made by survivors of massacres. I will highlight the importance of these memorial traces of traumatic events for survivors and their political impact since such memorial testimonies challenge politicians in order not to be repeated. ; Peru experienced a period of terrorism and repression between 1980 and 2000. The majority of victims are peasants of remote villages in the country. As early as 2000, a Truth and Reconciliation Commission provides survivors with a record of the victims and the acts suffered. As a follow-up to this work, a consortium of non-governmental organisations is launching a competition for artistic expression in the regions most affected by ...