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"My Aim Is True": An Attribution-Identity Model of Ally Sincerity.
Charlotte E Moser1, Shaun Wiley2
1University of Colorado Boulder, USA.
Summary
Disadvantaged groups assess ally sincerity by observing if advantaged allies support equality despite costs and consistently over time. Strong group identification and belief in inequality
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Intergroup Relations
Background:
- Advantaged group members can act as allies for disadvantaged groups.
- Disadvantaged groups may question the sincerity of these allies' motives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain how disadvantaged group members attribute sincerity to advantaged group allies.
- To propose the Attribution-Identity Model of Sincerity (AIMS).
Main Methods:
- Drawing upon the covariation model of attributions.
- Developing the Attribution-Identity Model of Sincerity (AIMS).
Main Results:
- Sincere allyship is perceived when support for equality occurs despite inhibitory causes or absence of facilitative causes.
- Consistent, cross-contextual support exceeding group expectations signals sincerity.
- Strong group identification and perception of illegitimate inequality increase motivation to assess ally sincerity.
Conclusions:
- AIMS provides a framework for understanding sincerity attributions in allyship.
- Disadvantaged groups use specific cues to identify sincere allies, maximizing benefits and minimizing risks.
- Sincere allies are valued for fostering trust and serving as moral exemplars.
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