Abstract
In three studies we examined whether the anticipation of group-based guilt, shame and anger predicts the desire to undertake collective action against a proposed ingroup transgression. In Studies 1 (N = 179) and 2 (N = 186), the relation between appraising a proposed ingroup transgression as illegitimate and collective action was mediated (or partially mediated) by anticipated group-based shame and anger. In Study 3 (N = 128) participants with high self-investment group identification were less willing to engage in collective action against the prospective ingroup transgression when aversive anticipated group-based emotions were made salient. This effect was mediated by anticipated group-based shame. We discuss the implications of these results with regard to collective action and the morality of intergroup behavior.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 42-57 |
Journal | Journal of Experimental Social Psychology |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2013 |
Keywords
- Anticipated emotion
- collective action
- group-based guilt
- group-based shame
- group-based anger