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Here, we will explore a few examples of Symbolic Convergence Theory, broken down point by point. In sports fan communities, distinct narratives, symbols, and fantasies often converge to create a shared group identity. Consider, for example, a football team’s fan base.
Symbolic convergence theory provides a description of the dynamic tendencies within systems of social interaction that cause communicative practices and forms to evolve. This theory allows theorists and practitioners to anticipate or predict what will happen and explain what did happen.
27 Σεπ 2023 · At its core, Symbolic Convergence Theory (SCT) is a concept developed by Ernest Bormann in the late 1970s. It delves into the way in which groups and communities form shared stories and fantasies. Also, being part of a group helps strengthen their sense of belonging and identity.
1 Μαρ 2017 · Symbolic convergence theory (SCT) is a communication centered theory that resonates with time-tested organizational communication foci such as narratives and storytelling, shared and...
Symbolic convergence theory (SCT), a general communication theory, explains the emergence of a common symbolic consciousness – one that contains shared meanings, emotions, values, and motives for human action – among participants in a small group, organization, or other rhetorical community.
18 Μαΐ 2016 · SCT explains the communicative force of fantasy-sharing on human action as stemming from its ability to forge a symbolic consciousness that is constitutive of reality. In this chapter, we first depict SCT’s heuristic value. Next, we highlight its historical development and grounding research.
11 Ιουλ 2016 · This study addresses theoretical and contextual weaknesses of symbolic convergence theory (SCT) through a fantasy theme analysis of a life enrichment group (i.e., an all-female club rugby team).
