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Collective Psychological Ownership and Intergroup Relations
Maykel Verkuyten1, Borja Martinovic1
1Interdisciplinary Social Science/Ercomer, Utrecht University.
Summary
Collective psychological ownership, or "ours," can fuel intergroup conflict. Understanding this concept is crucial for addressing tensions between groups in various social settings.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Intergroup Relations
- Collective Identity
Background:
- Existing research focuses on
- we
- (in-group/out-group dynamics) but overlooks
- ours
- (collective psychological ownership).
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish collective psychological ownership as a significant factor in intergroup tensions.
- To integrate diverse social science theories on ownership and intergroup behavior.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical integration across social sciences.
- Conceptual analysis of collective psychological ownership.
Main Results:
- Collective psychological ownership is proposed as a key driver of intergroup conflict.
- Links are drawn between ownership, marking behavior, threats, exclusion, and responsibility.
Conclusions:
- Collective psychological ownership influences intergroup relations across diverse contexts (territory, culture, organizations).
- Future research should explore these dynamics in various intergroup settings.
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