Collective Apologies Are Good at Regulating Transgressors’ Emotions, But for Victim Group Members the Story Is Not So Clear

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Hornsey
Keyword(s):  
Victim Group ◽  
Group Members

Striking at the Core

2020 ◽  
pp. 380-398
Author(s):  
Frank Jake Kachanoff ◽  
Michael J. A. Wohl ◽  
Donald M. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
The Core ◽  
Victim Group ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Personal Level

This chapter presents an integrated model of psychological needs among victimized groups, building on self-determination theory. Extending the model of needs-based reconciliation and other work on needs among victim groups, the authors posit that collective victimization frustrates basic needs for relatedness, competence, and autonomy. They review empirical findings showing that the frustration of these needs on the collective level frustrates related needs on the personal level as well, and in turn have a negative effect on psychological well-being and willingness for reconciliation. The chapter focuses in particular on collective autonomy, which is central to many experiences of collective victimization as well as reconciliation attempts. In order to increase victim group members’ willingness to reconcile, it is important to take into consideration all three needs identified in this model and present apologies and other steps toward reconciliation in a way that satisfies these needs.

The Mandate of the Collective: Apology Representativeness Determines Perceived Sincerity and Forgiveness in Intergroup Contexts

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 758-771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Wenzel ◽  
Tyler G. Okimoto ◽  
Matthew J. Hornsey ◽  
Ellie Lawrence-Wood ◽  
Anne-Marie Coughlin
Keyword(s):  
Victim Group ◽  
Intragroup Processes ◽  
Group Members

The sincerity of an apology is often critical for it to be viewed positively by victims. For collective apologies, we argue that sincerity takes on a particular meaning: It is a function of the apology’s perceived representativeness for the offender group’s will or sentiment. Consistent with this notion, when an apologetic (vs. nonapologetic) message was democratically chosen (Study 1) or explicitly endorsed by the majority of the offending outgroup (Study 2), it was considered more sincere and, through this, led to more forgiveness. Furthermore, while disagreement about an apology within the offender group reduced its perceived representativeness and sincerity, this was less so when the dissenters could be subtyped: when disagreement was correlated with an existing subgroup within the offending outgroup (Study 3) and in line with expectations for that subgroup (Study 4). This research shows that victim group members consider intragroup processes within the offending outgroup for attributions of sincerity.

Perceived warmth of offending group moderates the effect of intergroup apologies

2021 ◽  
pp. 136843022096184
Author(s):  
Arya Awale ◽  
Christian S. Chan ◽  
Katy Y. Y. Tam ◽  
Minoru Karasawa
Keyword(s):  
Interaction Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Stereotype Content Model ◽  
Content Model ◽  
Stereotype Content ◽  
Victim Group ◽  
Relational Factors ◽  
Group Members

The stereotype content model provides a framework for understanding contextual and relational factors that may explain why some intergroup apologies are ineffective. Using actual and fictional scenarios, we examined whether the apology–forgiveness relationship and the apology–remorse relationship were dependent on the victim-group members’ perceived warmth of the offending group. Studies 1 ( N = 101) and 2 ( N = 109) demonstrated that the perceived warmth of the offending group moderated the influence of apology on forgiveness. The interaction effect between apology and forgiveness and that between apology and perceived remorse were qualified in three-way interactions in Studies 3 ( N = 235) and 4 ( N = 586). The warmth-by-apology interaction was detectable among those who were highly offended by the incident. In all four experiments, we found an indirect effect of perceived warmth on forgiveness through perceived remorse. The perceived lack of warmth associated with offending groups may help explain the muted effectiveness of intergroup apologies.

When do victim group members feel a moral obligation to help suffering others?

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth H. Warner ◽  
Michael J. A. Wohl ◽  
Nyla R. Branscombe
Keyword(s):  
Moral Obligation ◽  
Victim Group ◽  
Group Members

scholarly journals Does Identification With Rwanda Increase Reconciliation Sentiments Between Genocide Survivors and Non-Victims? The Mediating Roles of Perceived Intergroup Similarity and Self-Esteem During Commemorations

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 489-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clémentine Kanazayire ◽  
Laurent Licata ◽  
Patricia Mélotte ◽  
Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu ◽  
Assaad E. Azzi
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Group Identity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Survivor Group ◽  
National Identification ◽  
Victim Group ◽  
Identity Model ◽  
Group Members ◽  
The Common

A questionnaire survey (N = 247) investigated the influence of identification with the Rwandan nation on reconciliation sentiments between members of the survivor and of the non-victim groups of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Results showed that, whereas the two groups did not differ in their level of identification with the nation, members of the non-victim group were more willing to reconcile than members of the survivor group. Perceived intergroup similarity mediated the effect of national identification on reconciliation sentiment for both groups, but this effect was stronger among non-victims. Finally, self-esteem during commemorations also mediated this effect, but only among non-victims. We discuss the importance of people’s motivation to reconcile with out-group members in post-genocidal contexts in light of the common in-group identity model (Gaertner & Dovidio, 2000) as well as the needs-based model of intergroup reconciliation (Nadler & Schnabel, 2008).

The power of norms to sway fused group members

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winnifred R. Louis ◽  
Craig McGarty ◽  
Emma F. Thomas ◽  
Catherine E. Amiot ◽  
Fathali M. Moghaddam
Keyword(s):  
Evolutionary Anthropology ◽  
Normative Systems ◽  
Violent Extremism ◽  
Identity Fusion ◽  
Group Members

AbstractWhitehouse adapts insights from evolutionary anthropology to interpret extreme self-sacrifice through the concept of identity fusion. The model neglects the role of normative systems in shaping behaviors, especially in relation to violent extremism. In peaceful groups, increasing fusion will actually decrease extremism. Groups collectively appraise threats and opportunities, actively debate action options, and rarely choose violence toward self or others.

Stuttering-Related Podcasts: Audio-Based Self-Help for People Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1131-1138
Author(s):  
Lauren E. Dignazio ◽  
Megan M. Kenny ◽  
Erik X. Raj ◽  
Kyle D. Pelkey
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members

Purpose It is known that people who stutter (PWS) benefit from self-help experiences, such as attending support groups or conferences. However, limited research has been done to explore the listening of stuttering-related podcasts as a form of self-help for PWS. This study seeks to understand the reasons why PWS listen to stuttering-related podcasts and provide descriptions of their listening experiences. Method Thirty-three PWS who have listened to stuttering-related podcasts were recruited to participate in an online survey that included multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Responses were analyzed and grouped into descriptive themes. Results Participants reported listening to stuttering-related podcasts as a way to gain information and perspective. They also reported experiences that fit themes of empowerment and camaraderie, as a result of listening. Conclusions Stuttering-related podcasts seem to be a positive self-help tool for PWS. Stuttering support group leaders and/or speech-language pathologists may consider introducing their group members or clients who stutter to this type of audio-based self-help experience.

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