PSYCO241 Lecture Notes - Lecture 66: Social Identity Theory, Henri Tajfel, System Justification
12 Mar 2019
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Based on an arbitrary dot estimation task, people allocate more resources toward their ingroup". Our self concept and self esteem are not only derived from our personal identity and accomplishments, but also from the status and accomplishments of groups to which we belong. Sit: people favour ingroups over outgroups in order to enhance their self-esteem (tajfel. & turner, 1979; 1986; turner et al. , 1987; oakes et al. , 1989; ellemers et al. , 2004; People still show bias (discrimination/prejudice) even if: A) they are explicitly told that they are classified in an arbitrary way (e. g. , coin toss) B) they are never at a personal advantage regardless of how they divide the points. C) they never meet members of any of the group members. Studies have shown that by giving preference to ingroup members, people boost the group"s standing and elevate self-esteem (lemyre & smith, 1985; hirt et al. , 1992; oakes. & turner, 1980; crocker & luhtanen, 1990; mccoy & major, 2003).
