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Moral identity and the expanding circle of moral regard toward out-groups.
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This article examines moral identity and reactions to out-groups during intergroup conflict Four studies suggest that a highly self-important moral identity is associated with an expansive circle of moral regard toward out-group members (Study 1) and more favorable attitudes toward relief efforts to aid out-group members (Study 2). Study 3 examines moral identity and national identity influences on the provision of financial assistance to out-groups. Study 4 investigates the relationship between moral identity and (a) the willingness to harm innocent out-group members not involved in the conflict and (b) moral judgments of revenge and forgiveness toward out-group members directly responsible for transgressions against the in-group. Results are discussed in terms of self-regulatory mechanisms that mitigate in-group favoritism and out-group hostility.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Reed, A., & Aquino, K. F.
- Venue
- Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
- Published
- 2003
- Volume
- 84
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 1270-1286
- ISSN
- 0022-3514 (ISSN-L)
- 1939-1315
- OpenAlex
- W2027521021
- Cited by
- 672
- References
- 11
- FWCI
- 20.56
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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