TY - JOUR
T1 - Group-identity completion and the symbolic value of property
AU - Ledgerwood, Alison
AU - Liviatan, Ido
AU - Carnevale, Peter J.
PY - 2007/10
Y1 - 2007/10
N2 - Building on symbolic self-completion theory, we conceptualize group identity as a goal toward which group members strive, using material symbols of that identity. We report four studies showing that the value placed on such material symbols (e.g., a building) depends on commitment to group identity, the extent to which a symbol can be used to represent in-group identity, and situational variability in goal strength induced through group-identity affirmation or threat. Our results suggest that property derives value from its capacity to serve as an effective means in the pursuit of group-identity goals. Implications for intergroup conflict are discussed. ©
AB - Building on symbolic self-completion theory, we conceptualize group identity as a goal toward which group members strive, using material symbols of that identity. We report four studies showing that the value placed on such material symbols (e.g., a building) depends on commitment to group identity, the extent to which a symbol can be used to represent in-group identity, and situational variability in goal strength induced through group-identity affirmation or threat. Our results suggest that property derives value from its capacity to serve as an effective means in the pursuit of group-identity goals. Implications for intergroup conflict are discussed. ©
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01994.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01994.x
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C2 - 17894604
AN - SCOPUS:34748877226
SN - 0956-7976
VL - 18
SP - 873
EP - 878
JO - Psychological Science
JF - Psychological Science
IS - 10
ER -