Current directions in ostracism, social exclusion and rejection research

This edited volume provides an up-to-date review of current research on ostracism, social exclusion and rejection.

The book shows why exclusion and rejection occur, how they affect the excluded individuals, and the consequences they might have for individuals and organisations.

Ostracism, social exclusion, and rejection are common phenomena, both at the individual level, such as ostracism in the classroom or at the workplace, as well as on a societal or even global scale, such as immigration or asylum policies.

Examining key concepts such as the long-term effects of ostracism, the developmental and cultural perspective on ostracism, and the detrimental impact that social exclusion may have on individuals and societies, the authors provide an up-to-date overview of the research field and present new conceptual models and methodological approaches.