Stigmatized people may use ingroup rather than mainstream standards for self-worth
Evidence
I propose that affirming the values and cultural ethos of the collective, including individualistic forms of self-expression, may also serve selfenhancing functions ( Jones, 1999). An important general research direction is to explore the conditions under which intergroup versus interpersonal comparisons are made by members of stigmatized social groups. That is, when does one compare with mainstream standards or ingroup standards as a measure of self-worth? — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1103
A related question concerns how ingroup comparisons can become standards for conferring self-worth. This may be related to Reference Group Orientation (Vandiver et al., 2002). Cross and colleagues argue that reference group orientation is independent of personal identity, but others argue they are intertwined. I propose that preferred modes of personal expression, values, and the like, can become standards of conduct (cultural patterns or designs for living) and may thus provide standards for psychological well-being that do not rely on cross-racial comparative processes. I propose that affirming the values and cultural ethos of the collective, including individualistic forms of self-expression, may also serve selfenhancing functions ( Jones, 1999). An important general research direction is to explore the conditions under which intergroup versus interpersonal comparisons are made by members of stigmatized social groups. That is, when does one compare with mainstream standards or ingroup standards as a measure of self-worth? — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1103
Categorization
- QUESTION: The open question of when intergroup vs. interpersonal comparison prevails could shape a study or essay on identity politics and self-esteem.
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1103
- XREF: connects to: Metrics become socially interpreted measures of personal self-worth — Alice E. Marwick, Status Update: Celebrity, Publicity,…, 217