People seek to belong to groups that they evaluate positively and identify with. A strong
ingroup identity is typically thought to bring about positive outcomes for the individuals and …

Conspiracy theories accusing specific groups of secret malevolent actions can foster a
perception of the world as a dangerous place. In our research, we contend that both …

Past work showed that in social interactions laughter may be perceived in both a positive
and a negative way. In the present research, we use dispositions towards ridicule and being …

Self-determination theory links frustrated needs to defensiveness, whereas satisfied needs
to openness in interpersonal relations. Past work on intergroup relations and social identity …

Intergroup help contributes to the solution of global issues in particular. However, whether to
teach an outgroup how to address their problem permanently, or to directly help them solve …

Previous research found that political polarization goes hand in hand with being strongly
identified with a political ingroup. In this research, we assumed this should be the case only …

Past research suggests that national narcissism goes hand in hand with negative intergroup
and intragroup outcomes. We contend that national narcissism can be also linked to …

National narcissism (ie, an unrealistic belief about the national group's greatness that is
derived from individual's unsatisfied needs) has been previously predicted by negative …

People seek belongingness to groups that they evaluate positively and identify with. A
strong ingroup identity is typically thought to bring about positive outcomes for the …