Thesis
The influence of justice perceptions and social identity on punitive behavior
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2012
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/104455
Abstract
This research looks at how perceptions of deservedness and group identity affect punitive behavior in competitive social exchanges, even when that behavior comes with a cost. Two hypotheses were tested using a lab experiment. Hypothesis one predicted that the loss of a perceived earned advantage would foster greater rates of punitive behavior contrary to the individual's selfinterest than a loss of a perceived random advantage and was primarily informed by distributive justice theory. Hypothesis two predicted that the loss of an advantage to an out-group member would foster greater rates of punitive behavior that is contrary to the individual's self-interest than the loss of an advantage to an in-group member. Data obtained resulted in marginally statistical significant support for hypothesis one, which became increasingly statistically significant when race and geography were controlled for. Hypothesis two was not statistically supported. Reasons for this are discussed as well as suggestions for future research.
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- Title
- The influence of justice perceptions and social identity on punitive behavior
- Creators
- Nathan Emmett Levans
- Contributors
- Christine Horne (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Sociology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525382501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis