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Reverse discrimination and aggressive behavior

S D Johnson

    The Journal of Psychology
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    White students showed more aggression towards Black opponents when the loss was due to economic deprivation, suggesting reverse discrimination. However, aggression decreased when the loss was due to the opponent's superior ability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Psychology
    • Intergroup Relations
    • Discrimination Studies

    Background:

    • Understanding aggression and discrimination is crucial in social psychology.
    • Previous research has explored factors influencing intergroup hostility.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate white students' aggression levels towards Black and white opponents.
    • To examine the impact of loss reason (economic deprivation vs. superior ability) on aggression.

    Main Methods:

    • A 2x2 experimental design involving 32 white university students.
    • Participants competed against Black or white opponents, with losses attributed to economic deprivation or superior ability.

    Main Results:

    • White students exhibited greater aggression towards Black opponents when the loss was due to economic deprivation (reverse discrimination).

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  • Aggression was lower towards Black opponents compared to white opponents when the loss stemmed from superior ability.

    • Conclusions:

    • Economic deprivation can trigger reverse discrimination and heightened aggression in white individuals towards Black opponents.
    • Perceived fairness of the loss significantly moderates aggression in intergroup contexts.