Low Self-Esteem and Ingroup Bias

Datos Bibliográficos

ID13917885
AutoresChristopher Aberson (0000-0003-3481-7177, Claremont Graduate University, autor de correspondencia), Christopher L Aberson
Año1999
Volumen27
Número1
Páginas17-27
Fecha de publicación1999-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaSocial Behavior and Personality An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0301-2212 • E-ISSN: 1179-6391
EditorialScientific Journal Publishers Limited (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.2224/sbp.1999.27.1.17
OpenAlexW2000875876
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas7
Referencias citadas25

This study examines the effect of collective self-esteem on ingroup bias exhibited through traditional measures (attributions) and alternative strategies (basking in reflected glory). Seventyseven U.S. college students were divided into minimally defined groups, worked together on a series of tasks, received performance feedback, completed the Collective Self-esteem scale (Luhtanen & Crocker, 1992) and then rated similarity to both groups and attributed performances to a variety of causes. It was predicted and found that low self-esteem individuals utilized basking in reflected glory more than individuals with higher self-esteem. Additionally, high self-esteem individuals exhibited greater bias through use of attributional ratings. Results are interpreted as evidence for the mediating role of self-consistency needs on ingroup bias strategies (e.g. Brown, Collins, & Schmidt, 1988)

Attribution · Consistency (knowledge bases · Glory · In-group favoritism · Ingroups and outgroups · Self-esteem · Similarity (geometry · Social group · Social identity theory · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Cultural Differences and Values · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology