Free Content Memory for stereotype (in)consistent information: The role of in-group identification

Authors: Doosje, Bertjan1; Spears, Russell2; de Redelijkheid, Hans1; van Onna, Joost1

Source: British Journal of Social Psychology, Volume 46, Number 1, March 2007 , pp. 115-128(14)

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Effects of identification with one's group on memory of stereotype consistent and inconsistent information about one's group were examined in two studies. In the first study, we focused on supporters of a low status soccer team, and observed that die-hard fans were more likely to remember stereotype-inconsistent results of their team than fair-weather fans. This pattern was replicated in a second study, which was executed among supporters of a high status soccer team. We discuss the implications of these results for the role of motivational factors such as in-group identification in cognitive social psychology.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1348/014466606X103517

Affiliations: 1: University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2: University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Cardiff University, UK

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