Abstract
This paper explored how the source of exclusion (ingroup/outgroup) influences ingroup identification and political engagement. It is well documented that social exclusion has a negative impact on individuals' well-being, but less is known how it affects identification with the ingroup, and subsequent behavior. In two studies, one survey (N = 193) and one experiment (N = 384), we explore how exclusion in the context of Brexit impacts identification with the EU and Remain cause and in turn engagement with a pro-EU group. Participants sympathetic to the Remain-side were recruited and findings suggest that exclusion from the outgroup (Leave-sympathizers) increases ingroup identity measures and engagement with a Pro-EU group. Mediation analysis revealed that increased ingroup identity mediated engagement with the ingroup.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 912-927 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Social Psychology |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022-Jun-09 |
Swedish Standard Keywords
- Applied Psychology (50102)