Mark Rubin, Chuma Kevin Owuamalam, R. Spears, Luca Caricati
{"title":"A social identity model of system attitudes (SIMSA): Multiple explanations of system justification by the disadvantaged that do not depend on a separate system justification motive","authors":"Mark Rubin, Chuma Kevin Owuamalam, R. Spears, Luca Caricati","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2022.2046422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2022.2046422","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT System justification theory (SJT) assumes that social identity theory (SIT) cannot fully account for system justification by members of low-status (disadvantaged) groups. Contrary to this claim, we provide several elaborations of SIT that explain when and why members of low-status groups show system justification independent from any separate system justification motive. According to the social identity model of system attitudes (SIMSA), the needs for social accuracy and a positively distinct social identity fully account for system justification by members of low-status groups. In the present article, we (a) explain SIMSA’s accounts of system justification, (b) develop associated hypotheses, (c) summarise evidence that supports each hypothesis, and (d) highlight issues to be addressed in future research. We conclude that SIMSA provides a more parsimonious explanation of system justification by the disadvantaged than SJT, because it does not refer to an additional separate system justification motive.","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":"34 1","pages":"203 - 243"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2023-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45729290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Jost, Jeannine Alana Bertin, Ali Javeed, Usman Liaquat, Eduardo J. Rivera Pichardo
{"title":"Rejoinder to Rubin, Owuamalam, Spears, and Caricati (2023): Ideology is not accuracy; identity is not everything; and the social identity model of social attitudes does not explain system justification, it presupposes it","authors":"J. Jost, Jeannine Alana Bertin, Ali Javeed, Usman Liaquat, Eduardo J. Rivera Pichardo","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2022.2122319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2022.2122319","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This article rebuts arguments made by proponents of the Social Identity Model of Social Attitudes (SIMSA), especially the claim that needs for accuracy and a positively distinct social identity are sufficient to explain system justification by members of disadvantaged groups. There are many serious conceptual and empirical problems with SIMSA: (1) It treats system justification as the outcome of neutral, non-ideological processes, adopting a relativistic position about social injustice; (2) It conflates completely different concepts, such as (a) holding beliefs that favour an out-group vs. believing that one is a member of that group, and (b) recognising that status differences exist vs. believing that those differences are legitimate; (3) It is fatalistic, implying that it would be “socially inaccurate and maladaptive” for the disadvantaged to challenge “social reality” by protesting against the status quo; (4) It fails to explain individual differences and within-group variability in system justification tendencies; (5) Most SIMSA hypotheses presuppose the existence of system justification by assuming that the social system is already perceived as legitimate and stable; and (6) Existing evidence is based on experiments that are subject to numerous interpretational ambiguities. We call for an integrative model of social attitudes that incorporates ideological factors – such as whether one is motivated to defend vs. challenge the status quo – alongside needs for self-esteem and positive group distinctiveness.","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":"34 1","pages":"244 - 267"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2023-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48352851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mark Rubin, C. Owuamalam, R. Spears, Luca Caricati
{"title":"Social identity explanations of system justification: Misconceptions, criticisms, and clarifications","authors":"Mark Rubin, C. Owuamalam, R. Spears, Luca Caricati","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2023.2184578","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2023.2184578","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In this article, we reply to Jost et al.'s (2023) rejoinder to our article reviewing evidence for the social identity model of system attitudes (SIMSA; Rubin et al., 2023). We argue that (1) SIMSA treats system justification as the outcome of an interaction between general social psychological process and specific historical, political, cultural, and ideological environments; (2) it does not conflate perceived intergroup status differences with the perceived stability and legitimacy of those differences, (3) it is not fatalistic, because it assumes that people may engage in social change when they perceive an opportunity to do so; (4) it adopts a non-reductionist, social psychological explanation of system justification, rather than an individualist explanation based on individual differences; (5) it presupposes “existing social arrangements”, including their existing legitimacy and stability, and assumes that these social arrangements are either passively acknowledged or actively supported; and (6) it is not reliant on minimal group experiments in its evidence base.","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":"34 1","pages":"268 - 297"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2023-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45257559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew G. Livingstone, R. Spears, A. Manstead, Damilola Makanju, Joseph Sweetman
{"title":"Dilemmas of resistance: How concerns for cultural aspects of identity shape and constrain resistance among minority groups","authors":"Andrew G. Livingstone, R. Spears, A. Manstead, Damilola Makanju, Joseph Sweetman","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2023.2176663","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2023.2176663","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2023-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45530197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. V. van Breen, S. de Lemus, T. Kuppens, M. Barreto, R. Spears
{"title":"Extending the scope for resistance to gender-based devaluation","authors":"J. V. van Breen, S. de Lemus, T. Kuppens, M. Barreto, R. Spears","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2023.2170854","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2023.2170854","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2023-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47779796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Unkelbach, Hans Alves, M. Baldwin, J. Crusius, Kathi Diel, A. Galinsky, A. Gast, W. Hofmann, R. Imhoff, O. Genschow, J. Lammers, Eileen Pauels, I. Schneider, Sascha Topolinski, Mareike Westfal, T. Mussweiler
{"title":"Relativity in Social Cognition: Basic processes and novel applications of social comparisons","authors":"C. Unkelbach, Hans Alves, M. Baldwin, J. Crusius, Kathi Diel, A. Galinsky, A. Gast, W. Hofmann, R. Imhoff, O. Genschow, J. Lammers, Eileen Pauels, I. Schneider, Sascha Topolinski, Mareike Westfal, T. Mussweiler","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2022.2161043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2022.2161043","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT A key challenge for social psychology is to identify unifying principles that account for the complex dynamics of social behaviour. We propose psychological relativity and its core mechanism of comparison as one such unifying principle. To support our proposal, we review recent evidence investigating basic processes underlying and novel applications of social comparisons. Specifically, we clarify determinants of assimilation and contrast, evaluative consequences of comparing similarities vs. differences, attitudinal effects of spatial relativity, and how spatial arrangements determine perceived similarity, one of the antecedents of social comparisons. We then move to behavioural relativity effects on motivation and self-regulation, as well as imitation behaviour. Finally, we address relativity within the more applied areas of morality and political psychology. The reviewed research thereby illustrates how unifying principles of social cognition may be instrumental in answering old questions and discovering new phenomena and explanations.","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":"34 1","pages":"387 - 440"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45829967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ángel Sánchez‐Rodríguez, Rosa Rodríguez-Bailón, G. Willis
{"title":"The economic inequality as normative information model (EINIM)","authors":"Ángel Sánchez‐Rodríguez, Rosa Rodríguez-Bailón, G. Willis","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2022.2160555","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2022.2160555","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This paper presents a new model that aims to contribute to the growing literature about the consequences of economic inequality: the economic inequality as normative information ƒmodel (EINIM). In short, we argue that the level of economic inequality works as a cue that people use to infer the normative climate in a given society – for example, the common features that define individuals, societal attitudes, or institutions. Inferring these norms can potentially guide individuals’ thoughts, emotions, and behaviours; alternatively, people may not comply with the normative climate because they do not identify with such society. We therefore analyse the factors influencing conformity with inequality – normative information. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the EINIM as well as new avenues for research.","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":"34 1","pages":"346 - 386"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41537140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
William Hall, T. Schmader, Emily N. Cyr, Hilary B. Bergsieker
{"title":"Collectively constructing gender-inclusive work cultures in STEM","authors":"William Hall, T. Schmader, Emily N. Cyr, Hilary B. Bergsieker","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2022.2109294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2022.2109294","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT We review a program of work articulating the concept of inclusion – and approaches for achieving it – for women working in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) organisations. A multi-level framework is described to characterise inclusion in STEM workplaces. This framework is then used to conceptualise a series of empirical studies exploring women’s experiences of STEM work cultures. Together, these studies show that identity-based inclusion is the product of institutional policies and practices, interpersonal dynamics, and individuals’ beliefs and biases. We then use our multi-level framework to discuss practical insights for creating inclusive cultures in STEM organisations. We offer a series of empirically informed actionable suggestions for spreading and establishing inclusive norms in STEM organisations. Our framework suggests that creating contexts where employees can effectively learn inclusive norms will help organisations construct gender-inclusive work cultures in STEM.","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":"34 1","pages":"298 - 345"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2022-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45038065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identities: A developmental social-psychological perspective.","authors":"Elisabetta Crocetti, Flavia Albarello, Wim Meeus, Monica Rubini","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2022.2104987","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10463283.2022.2104987","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this contribution, we review research that uses a cross-fertilisation approach to integrate developmental and social-psychological perspectives on how identities are formed and changed over time and how identity processes are genuinely social, being embedded in social contexts and fed by social contents. First, we outline the three-factor identity model as a parsimonious approach to understanding the dynamics of identity development. Second, we review empirical studies with longitudinal approaches to shed light on how identity processes are embedded in key contexts such as family, friendships and society at large through behaviours such as civic engagement. Third, we discuss the interplay between personal and social identities. We conclude by highlighting how adopting a cross-fertilisation approach that combines social-psychological and developmental perspective can significantly advance the theoretical understanding of identity dynamics. Finally, we address similarities and differences between personal identity and social identity approaches, and we provide an agenda for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":"34 1","pages":"161-201"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2022-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10950040/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47311207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The social psychology of intergroup tolerance and intolerance","authors":"M. Verkuyten, K. Yogeeswaran, Levi Adelman","doi":"10.1080/10463283.2022.2091326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10463283.2022.2091326","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Living with cultural, religious, and ideological diversity inevitably creates situations where people are confronted with beliefs, values, or practices that they disapprove of. In such situations, people may consider reasons to nevertheless tolerate what they disapprove of (i.e., forbearance tolerance), or reject these (i.e., intolerance). In the current review, we consider empirical research on the processes of intergroup tolerance and consider different manifestations of (in)tolerance. Then we discuss recent work on the dual process model of tolerance, which considers intuitive versus deliberative objections to cultural, religious, and ideological differences, and how these can be overridden to produce tolerance. We then review literature on the boundaries of tolerance including the role of moralization and moral values, before considering individual difference factors and situations of threat that can hamper intergroup tolerance. We conclude by considering five areas ripe for future exploration on the social psychology of intergroup tolerance and intolerance.","PeriodicalId":47582,"journal":{"name":"European Review of Social Psychology","volume":"34 1","pages":"1 - 43"},"PeriodicalIF":7.2,"publicationDate":"2022-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48235138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}