Examining the role of fundamental psychological needs in the development of metadehumanization: A multi‐population approach. (28th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Demoulin, Stéphanie; Nguyen, Nathan; Chevallereau, Tina; Fontesse, Sullivan; Bastart, Jennifer; Stinglhamber, Florence; Maurage, Pierre
• Is Part Of: British journal of social psychology. Volume 60:Part 1(2021)
• Page Start: 196
• Page End: 221
• Publication Date: 2020-04-28
• Subjects: metadehumanization -- dehumanization -- fundamental human needs -- emotions -- self‐esteem -- coping; Social psychology -- Periodicals; 302.05
• DOI: 10.1111/bjso.12380
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0144-6665

Abstract

Abstract : In the present paper, we investigate dehumanization processes from a victim perspective. We propose that dehumanization experiences, that is metadehumanization, arise from people's feelings that their fundamental human needs are thwarted and that such experiences influence their emotions, self‐esteem, and coping strategies. Our model is put at test in three contexts involving different types of dehumanization victims: Women (Study 1a, N = 349), patients with severe alcohol use disorder (Study 1b, N = 120), and employees in organizations (Study 1c, N = 347). Our integrated model of metadehumanization, which considers both its antecedents and consequences, proved stable across contexts and populations and therefore helps building bridges between different psychological disciplines in which dehumanization occurs.