Nouns cut slices: Effects of linguistic forms on intergroup bias

0382393 - PSÚ 2014 US eng J - Journal Article
Graf, Sylvie - Bilewicz, M. - Finell, E. - Geschke, D.
Nouns cut slices: Effects of linguistic forms on intergroup bias.
Journal of Language and Social Psychology. Roč. 32, č. 1 (2013), s. 46-61. ISSN 0261-927X. E-ISSN 1552-6526
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Keywords : nouns * adjectives * intergroup bias * intergroup attitudes
Subject RIV: AN - Psychology
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Three studies examined the effect of nouns and adjectives for designations of nationality on intergroup bias. In Study 1, participants (N = 237) evaluated group artifacts whose authors’ nationality was labeled with nouns or adjectives. Use of nouns enhanced ingroup favoritism, manifested as a preference of the in-group artifact. Study 2 (N = 431) tested the effect of nouns and adjectives on attitudes toward the in-group and outgroup focusing on the moderating role of in-group identification. Use of nouns led to a stronger relative preference of the in-group, pronounced especially in low identified group members. Study 3 (N = 979) examined the effect of nouns and adjectives in a more applied survey setting. Intergroup bias concerning material restitution for confiscated property was stronger when the ethnicity of the former owners was labeled with nouns. The article emphasizes that subtle variation in language use has a consistent impact on intergroup evaluation.
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