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Andrey Elster1, Lilach Sagiv2, Sonia Roccas1
1Department of Education and Psychology, The Open University of Israel, Ra'anana, Israel.
The British Journal of Social Psychology
|March 18, 2026
Summary
Group identification impacts suggestion-making differently. Commitment boosts suggestions, while deference hinders them, affecting group dynamics and improvement strategies.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Group Dynamics
Background:
- Group improvement relies on idea sharing, but this can conflict with existing group norms.
- Group identification is multidimensional, with different modes potentially influencing behavior uniquely.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the opposing effects of affective and normative identification on overt suggestion-making behavior.
- To examine how commitment and deference influence members' willingness to offer suggestions for group improvement.
Main Methods:
- Two field studies with a total of 1011 participants (n=599 and n=412).
- Concurrent and longitudinal measurements of identification modes (affective, normative) and suggestion-making behavior.
- Statistical modeling to analyze relationships and mediation by personal values.
Main Results:
- Affective identification (commitment) positively predicted suggestion-making.
- Normative identification (deference) negatively predicted suggestion-making.
- These opposing effects were consistent over time and partially mediated by personal values.
Conclusions:
- Different modes of group identification have distinct and opposing impacts on suggestion-making.
- Groups aiming to foster identification should consider encouraging affective commitment over normative deference for increased suggestions.
- Understanding these nuances is crucial for optimizing group functioning and innovation.
Keywords:
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