Why pride displays elicit support from majority group members: The mediational role of perceived deservingness. (July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ratcliff, Jennifer J.; Miller, Audrey K.; Krolikowski, Alex M.
• Is Part Of: Group processes and intergroup relations. Volume 16:Number 4(2013)
• Page Start: 462
• Page End: 475
• Publication Date: 2013-07
• Subjects: pride -- authentic -- hubristic -- perception -- attribution -- deservingness -- support; Intergroup relations -- Periodicals; Social groups -- Periodicals; 302.305
• DOI: 10.1177/1368430212453630
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-4302

Abstract

Research has shown that minority groups benefit from eliciting support from majority group members. Pride displays are one method utilized by minority groups to gain this support. Research also has suggested that perceived pride has two dimensions—(a) authentic, or accomplishment-based pride and (b) hubristic, or arrogance-based pride—that differentially predict behavior toward minority groups. The current research examined the role of perceived deservingness in explaining relations between perceived pride and support for minority groups. Results of three studies demonstrated that perceived deservingness mediates the pathway from perceived authentic pride to support for minority groups. Implications are discussed.