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Being better by being right : Subjective group dynamics and derogation of in-group deviants when generic norms are undermined.

Marques, Jose M., Abrams, Dominic, Serodio, Rui G. (2001) Being better by being right : Subjective group dynamics and derogation of in-group deviants when generic norms are undermined. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 81 (3). pp. 436-447. ISSN 0022-3514. (doi:10.1037/0022-3514.81.3.436) (Access to this publication is currently restricted. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:4382)

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Abstract

The authors predicted that derogation of group deviants depends on the extent to which in-group norms or values are validated or undermined in a social context. In Experiment 1 participants were less tolerant and derogated in-group deviants more when other in-group members opposed the norm. In Experiment 2 participants derogated in-group deviants more than out-group deviants and than noncategorized individuals, but only when normative in-group members lacked uniformity. In Experiment 3 participants derogated in-group deviants more when there was uncertainty about in-group superiority. These results are consistent with previous research on the black sheep effect

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1037/0022-3514.81.3.436
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: C.A. Simms
Date Deposited: 23 Jun 2008 15:23 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:42 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/4382 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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