When differences matter
Intergroup distinctiveness and the evaluation of impostors
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10902166 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jolanda Jetten (0000-0002-7588-5355, University of Exeter, corresponding author), Natasha Summerville (University of Exeter), Matthew J Hornsey (0000-0003-1275-3977, The University of Queensland), Avril Mewse (0000-0002-9084-5212, University of Exeter), Avril J Mewse |
| Year | 2005 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 609-620 |
| Publication date | 2005-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Social Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0046-2772 • E-ISSN: 1099-0992 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/ejsp.282 |
| OpenAlex | W2154678955 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 16 |
| References cited | 28 |
The present study examined the effect of intergroup distinctiveness and group membership on evaluations of impostors. We predicted that ingroup members would be harsher than outgroup members on an impostor and that perceptions of intergroup distinctiveness would further moderate these evaluations. Specifically, we tested the social identity theory prediction that low intergroup distinctiveness would lead to greater derogation of the impostor (the ‘reactive distinctiveness’ hypothesis) against the self‐categorization hypothesis that high intergroup distinctiveness would instigate more derogation of an impostor (the ‘reflective distinctiveness’ hypothesis). In this study, vegetarians (ingroup members) and meat eaters (outgroup members) were presented with a target claiming to be vegetarian, but caught indulging in a meat dish. We found that ingroup members derogated the impostor more and felt less pleased about discovering the impostor behaviour than did outgroup members. In line with the reflective distinctiveness hypothesis, the heightened derogation displayed by ingroup members only emerged when intergroup distinctiveness was high, an effect that was mediated by ratings of group identification. The discussion focuses on the different responses intergroup distinctiveness may evoke. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Categorization · Derogation · Developmental psychology · In-group favoritism · Ingroups and outgroups · Optimal distinctiveness theory · Outgroup · Social group · Social identity theory · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Cultural Differences and Values · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 16 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,84 |
| Citation span | 2007 - 2026 (20) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 15 |