Common ingroup identity is a consequence of contact, not just a catalyst

Evidence

Although inclusive categorization is recognized by both Allport and the Common Ingroup Identity Model, Allport may have underestimated the important mediating role of perceived common group membership. Allport was aware of the benefits of common group membership, but he seemed to regard it as a catalyst rather than as a consequence of favorable contact conditions. While team membership may indeed facilitate the beneficial effects of contact, our model also suggests that unifying perceptions may be a consequence of cooperative, self-revealing interactions. Indeed, we propose that the perception of common ingroup identity is psychologically instrumental to bringing outgroup members closer to the self, thereby increasing positive orientations toward them. — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 583

Although inclusive categorization is recognized by both Allport and the Common Ingroup Identity Model, Allport may have underestimated the important mediating role of perceived common group membership. Allport was aware of the benefits of common group membership, but he seemed to regard it as a catalyst rather than as a consequence of favorable contact conditions. While team membership may indeed facilitate the beneficial effects of contact, our model also suggests that unifying perceptions may be a consequence of cooperative, self-revealing interactions. Indeed, we propose that the perception of common ingroup identity is psychologically instrumental to bringing outgroup members closer to the self, thereby increasing positive orientations toward them. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 584

Categorization

• corroborated: 4 independent passages support this claim — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice: Fifty Years…, 583; , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 584
• XREF: connects to: Shared social identity both causes group behaviour and is caused by it.; Shared identity can be an outcome of mutual aid, not only its cause — John Drury, The role of social identity processes…, 155; Low interethnic contact sustains rejection of collective guilt (+2 more)