The effect of group identity on the perception of inconsiderateness within the group: From the perspective of functional difference between membership and pride

Abstract

In this study, group identity was distinguished into individual and group levels, based on Interactive model of social identity formation. Group identity was composed of two dimensions; membership and pride. This study examined how membership, pride, and coherence within the group affect the perception of inconsiderate behavior. Results of a Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) were as follows: 1) in groups with high intragroup means on membership, members proud of their group perceived more group inconsiderateness, particularly when such behavior appeared to be counter to the group's norms; 2) in groups with high intragroup means on membership, pride did not affect perception of interpersonal inconsiderateness; 3) in groups with low intragroup means on membership, those proud about their membership perceived more interpersonal inconsiderateness. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)