Group morality and intergroup relations: cross-cultural and experimental evidence

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin • Vol/Iss. 32 • Published In • Pages: 1559-1572 •
By Cohen, Taya R., Montoya, R. Matthew, Insko, Chester A.

Abstract

This study tests the relationship between group morality and hostility towards outgroups. Cross-cultural findings support the hypothesis that ingroup loyalty is associated with a greater emphasis on outgroup violence. Results from a second psychological study are included and also support the hypothesis.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Ingroup loyalty will be positively associated with outgroup violence (1561)Supported
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