Abstract
The present research examined from a normative perspective how intragroup normative processes regulate the consequences of the linguistic intergroup bias (LIB). Results of three studies supported our hypothesis that intragroup approval of an ingroup member who uses the LIB plays a key role in perpetuating pro-ingroup bias. In Study 1, ingroup members who used pro-ingroup (vs. pro-outgroup) LIB elicited more intragroup approval and this effect was mediated by the perception of the speaker as being biased in favor of the ingroup. In Studies 2 and 3, intragroup approval (vs. disapproval) of an ingroup member who used the LIB enhanced the expression of pro-ingroup bias. By providing the first demonstration of how the LIB relates to intragroup normative processes, our studies highlight a new path by which the LIB helps perpetuate intergroup bias.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 81-96 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | European Journal of Social Psychology |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 19-Jul-2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb-2020 |
Keywords
- intragroup approval
- linguistic intergroup bias
- normative regulations
- pro-ingroup bias
- social norms
- LANGUAGE ABSTRACTION
- INTENTIONAL CONTROL
- PREJUDICE
- IMPACT
- COMMUNICATION
- CONFLICT
- DISCRIMINATION
- EXPECTANCIES
- EXPRESSION
- INFERENCES