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  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Moral Psychology

Background:

  • Morality is often considered a uniquely human trait.
  • Immorality is perceived as a reduction in humanness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the bidirectional relationship between unethical behavior and self-dehumanization.
  • To determine if immoral actions cause self-dehumanization and if self-dehumanization promotes immoral behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Eight experiments were conducted to test the causal links.
  • Studies examined the effects of immoral behavior on feelings of humanness.
  • Other studies investigated the impact of self-dehumanization on subsequent behavior.

Main Results:

  • Experiencing immorality led to reduced feelings of humanness, distinct from general negative experiences.
  • Self-dehumanization was shown to predict increased immoral and antisocial behavior.
  • A downward spiral was observed where initial unethical acts led to self-dehumanization, fostering further dishonesty.

Conclusions:

  • A significant link exists between self-dehumanization and unethical behavior.
  • Findings extend existing theories of dehumanization by highlighting the self-directed aspect.