American National Identification: Does it Predict Prejudice?

dc.contributor.author Goldina, Alexandra
dc.contributor.author Lager, Clara
dc.contributor.author Berrier, Brittany
dc.contributor.author Zhang, Xiaoyun
dc.contributor.department Psychology
dc.date 2018-02-14T10:02:19.000
dc.date.accessioned 2020-07-07T05:10:41Z
dc.date.available 2020-07-07T05:10:41Z
dc.date.issued 2014-04-15
dc.description.abstract <p>There has been growing evidence that ingroup identification is multidimensional (Leidner et. al. 2010). Higher overall ingroup identification has been shown to lead to stronger intergroup bias (e.g., Aberson et al., 2000). On the other hand, past research indicates that ingroup identification does not necessarily lead to outgroup hate (Brewer, 1999). The goal of this study was to explore how different types of American identification relate to attitudes towards Muslims. A correlational study was conducted in a sample of 716 American students (average age 20 years, 47% male). Participants completed several measures of national identification and explicit prejudice towards Muslims. Participants also completed the Implicit Association Test to assess their implicit attitudes towards Muslims (Greenwald, McGhee, & Schwartz, 1998). Traits related to glorification of one's country (glorification, nationalism and social dominance) were correlated with greater implicit and explicit prejudice towards Muslims. On the other hand, traits related to attachment to one's country (patriotism and commitment) were associated with lower implicit and explicit prejudice towards Muslims. These findings suggest that different types of American identity differentially predict implicit and explicit prejudice towards Muslims. Not all aspects of identification have the same negative effects on attitudes towards outgroups.</p>
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dc.subject.disciplines American Studies
dc.subject.disciplines Race and Ethnicity
dc.subject.disciplines Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies
dc.subject.disciplines United States History
dc.title American National Identification: Does it Predict Prejudice?
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