Morality and behavioural regulation in groups: A social identity approach

Ellemers, Naomi; Pagliaro, Stefano; Barreto, Manuela

doi:10.1080/10463283.2013.841490

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“…This finding is in line with research that demonstrates the centrality of morality in perceiving and evaluating ourselves and others (Ellemers et al, 2013; Brambilla and Leach, 2014). …”

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Experiences of Loneliness Associated with Being an Informal Caregiver: A Qualitative Investigation

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Although providing care to a family member or friend may provide psychological benefits, informal (i.e., unpaid) caregivers also encounter difficulties which may negatively affect their quality of life as well as their mental and physical health. Loneliness is one important challenge that caregivers face, with this psychological state being associated with morbidity and premature mortality. Although previous research has identified loneliness as an issue associated with being an informal caregiver, there is a paucity of evidence that attempts to understand this phenomenon in depth. This study aimed to examine informal caregivers' reflections on, and accounts of, experiences of loneliness linked to their caregiving situation. As part of a cross-sectional, qualitative study, sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with 8 spousal caregivers, 4 daughters caring for a parent, 3 mothers caring for a child (or children), and 1 woman looking after her partner. The cared-for persons were suffering from a range of mental and physical health conditions (e.g., dementia, frailty due to old age, multiple sclerosis, depression, autism). Data were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis. Experiences of loneliness were described by reference to a context of shrunken personal space and diminished social interaction caused by the restrictions imposed by the caregiving role. Loneliness was also articulated against a background of relational deprivations and losses as well as sentiments of powerlessness, helplessness, and a sense of sole responsibility. Social encounters were also seen to generate loneliness when they were characterized by some form of distancing. Though not all sources or circumstances of loneliness in caregivers are amenable to change, more opportunities for respite care services, as well as a heightened sensibility and social appreciation of caregivers' valued contributions could help caregivers manage some forms of loneliness.

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“…This finding is in line with research that demonstrates the centrality of morality in perceiving and evaluating ourselves and others (Ellemers et al, 2013; Brambilla and Leach, 2014). …”

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Experiences of Loneliness Associated with Being an Informal Caregiver: A Qualitative Investigation

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“…This implies that prospective group members who deviate from the group in terms of morality—regardless of whether this is in positive or negative sense—run the risk of being excluded (e.g., Hornsey, ), possibly because they imply that other group members are morally deficient (Monin et al, ). This is also consistent with work emphasizing the importance of consensus about important moral values (Kouzakova, Ellemers, Harinck, & Scheepers, ; Kouzakova, Harinck, Ellemers, & Scheepers, ) and sharing of moral standards in groups (Ellemers, Pagliaro, & Barreto, ). By comparison, participants seem relatively willing to include in the group individuals who are perceived to be incompetent.…”

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In or out? How the perceived morality (vs. competence) of prospective group members affects acceptance and rejection

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Euro J Social Psych

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When is an individual likely to be accepted or rejected by a group? This research investigates responses towards prospective group members depending on how they compare to the group in terms of their perceived morality or competence. Because morality is of particular importance to groups, we hypothesized that the perceived morality of prospective group members has more impact on the group's tendency to accept versus reject them than their competence. Across three experiments, employing self‐report, psychophysiological and behavioural measures, results supported this hypothesis: Immoral (vs. incompetent) individuals were perceived as more different from the group and were more likely to be rejected. Additionally, the rejection of prospective group members with perceived inferior morality (but not those with inferior competence) was mediated by the group threat they imply. Inclusion success thus seems to be mainly contingent upon how a group evaluates the individual's morality relative to the group's standards.

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“…The relative importance of morality in comparison to competence has consistently been revealed in various contexts-such as in natural group settings (Leach et al, 2007), experimental task teams (Ellemers, Pagliaro, & Barreto, 2013), and organizational contexts (van Prooijen & Ellemers, 2015). For example, previous research has shown that intentions to interact with national in-group and out-group members were driven by their morality levels, but not their competence levels (Brambilla et al, 2013).…”

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What seems attractive may not always work well: Evaluative and cardiovascular responses to morality and competence levels in decision-making teams

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Group Processes & Intergroup Relations

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People are particularly attracted to groups that value morality. However, in social and work life, team decision-making sometimes involves balancing moral considerations with achievement goals in ambiguous situations. We examined how the importance attached to morality and competence in experimentally created task teams influenced perceived team attractiveness and motivational responses. Results showed that team attractiveness was fully determined by value attached to morality in a team. However, cardiovascular responses revealed that when actually engaging in a team interaction where unanimous decisions had to be made about competing considerations, value attached to both morality and competence in a team influenced participants’ motivational states. Congruence between the value attached to morality and competence elicited adaptive challenge responses, while incongruence between these team features elicited maladaptive threat. These results have important theoretical and practical implications.

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Morality and behavioural regulation in groups: A social identity approach

Cited by 147 publications

References 86 publications

Experiences of Loneliness Associated with Being an Informal Caregiver: A Qualitative Investigation

Experiences of Loneliness Associated with Being an Informal Caregiver: A Qualitative Investigation

In or out? How the perceived morality (vs. competence) of prospective group members affects acceptance and rejection

What seems attractive may not always work well: Evaluative and cardiovascular responses to morality and competence levels in decision-making teams

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