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  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Moral Psychology

Background:

  • Dehumanization is a complex psychological phenomenon with significant social and moral implications.
  • Early theories and recent empirical research provide a foundation for understanding dehumanization.
  • A growing body of literature addresses the multifaceted nature of dehumanization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize early and recent psychological theories of dehumanization.
  • To survey the empirical literature addressing six fundamental questions about dehumanization.
  • To identify limitations and future research directions in the study of dehumanization.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psychological theories.
  • Survey of empirical research on dehumanization.
  • Analysis of six core questions regarding dehumanization.

Main Results:

  • Dehumanization involves perceptions of lesser humanness, targeting specific social groups.
  • Individual differences (personality, ideology) and situational factors influence dehumanization.
  • Dehumanization has profound consequences for behavior and moral judgment.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the mechanisms and targets of dehumanization is crucial.
  • Interventions to reduce dehumanization are needed.
  • Further research is required to address current limitations and advance the field.