Identity functions vary across groups and explain differing identification-bias correlations.

Evidence

Aharpour and Brown (2002) found that different groups (e.g. trade unionists, football fans, students) differentially privileged some of these identity functions and, moreover, the functions themselves were correlated differently with both identification and ingroup bias in the different groups. It is possible, then, that some of the variance in the identification–bias correlations could be accounted for by the operation of different identity functions in different groups and group contexts. Such a conclusion would certainly be consistent with Allport’s contention that the “content” of social identities can play a critical role in how they are expressed in intergroup situations. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 444

Categorization

• XREF: Reconciles Allport’s framing with Social Identity Theory findings relevant to prejudice-psychology vault claims. — connects to: Age operates as an identity axis whose value depends on field and gender — David Theo Goldberg, John Solomos, A Companion to Racial and Ethnic Studies, 1185
• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 444