Although human behavior often appears autonomous, it is constantly shaped by social pressures that influence perceptions, attitudes, and decisions. Drawing on the seminal experiments by Milgram, Zimbardo, and Asch, this thesis explores how authority, social context, and group dynamics can distort individual choices, sometimes leading ordinary people to commit immoral acts. The analysis then shifts to the dispositional level, examining personality traits that make some individuals more prone to obedience, submission, or authoritarian behavior. These psychological mechanisms, when embedded in closed and manipulative relational systems, can foster the emergence of cult-like groups and toxic relationships, where influence intertwines with emotional and identity needs. Finally, the reflection expands to broader cultural and collective scenarios, investigating how tourism and propaganda can act as persuasive tools, shaping worldviews and reinforcing dominant narratives.
L’essere umano, pur apparendo autonomo nelle proprie scelte, è costantemente esposto a pressioni sociali che ne influenzano percezioni, atteggiamenti e comportamenti. A partire dai celebri esperimenti di Milgram, Zimbardo e Asch, questa tesi esplora i meccanismi attraverso cui l’autorità, il contesto e il gruppo possono stravolgere l’agire individuale, talvolta inducendo condotte immorali. L’analisi si estende poi alla dimensione disposizionale, indagando i tratti di personalità che rendono alcuni individui più predisposti all’obbedienza, alla sottomissione o all’esercizio del potere. Queste dinamiche, se inserite in contesti relazionali chiusi e manipolativi, possono favorire l’emergere di gruppi settari e legami tossici, dove l’influenza sociale si intreccia con bisogni affettivi e identitari. Infine, la riflessione si apre a scenari collettivi e culturali, analizzando come il turismo e la propaganda possano diventare strumenti di persuasione e controllo, capaci di orientare la percezione del mondo e consolidare narrazioni dominanti.
I meccanismi dell'autorità: dall'influenza interpersonale alla propaganda turistica
FURLANI, FEDERICA
2024/2025
Abstract
Although human behavior often appears autonomous, it is constantly shaped by social pressures that influence perceptions, attitudes, and decisions. Drawing on the seminal experiments by Milgram, Zimbardo, and Asch, this thesis explores how authority, social context, and group dynamics can distort individual choices, sometimes leading ordinary people to commit immoral acts. The analysis then shifts to the dispositional level, examining personality traits that make some individuals more prone to obedience, submission, or authoritarian behavior. These psychological mechanisms, when embedded in closed and manipulative relational systems, can foster the emergence of cult-like groups and toxic relationships, where influence intertwines with emotional and identity needs. Finally, the reflection expands to broader cultural and collective scenarios, investigating how tourism and propaganda can act as persuasive tools, shaping worldviews and reinforcing dominant narratives.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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