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Intergroup Meta-Respect Perceptions in a Context of Conflict
1School of Education, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2025
Summary
Understanding intergroup meta-respect—the belief that an outgroup respects your ingroup—is key to improving conflict relations. Correcting misperceptions of mutual respect can foster positive intergroup attitudes and interactions.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Conflict Studies
- Intergroup Relations
Background:
- Intergroup conflict often involves mutual disrespect, impacting social cohesion.
- Intergroup meta-respect, the perception of being respected by an outgroup, is a novel concept.
- Understanding these perceptions is crucial for addressing intractable conflicts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and examine intergroup meta-respect.
- To investigate meta-respect perceptions among Jewish and Arab citizens in Israel.
- To assess the impact of correcting misperceptions on intergroup attitudes.
Main Methods:
- Two studies were conducted with Jewish and Arab participants in Israel (N=451, N=326).
- Study 1 assessed perceptions of outgroup deservedness of respect and meta-respect.
- Study 2 experimentally tested interventions to correct misperceptions of respect.
Main Results:
- Both groups underestimated the outgroup's perception of their deservedness of respect.
- Arabs showed more accurate and positive meta-respect perceptions than Jews.
- Corrective information interventions increased respect, hope, and positive outgroup perceptions, enhancing willingness for interaction.
Conclusions:
- Meta-respect significantly shapes intergroup dynamics in conflict settings.
- Interventions correcting misperceptions of respect can improve intergroup relations.
- Targeting perceptions of respect offers a pathway to foster positive intergroup attitudes, even in prolonged conflicts.
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