Intergroup Relations

Resolving conflict between groups requires a strong commitment to building a harmonious and equitable relationship with the outgroup. Given the prevalence of parochialistic norms in social groups (i.e., seeking desirable outcomes only for their own group), individual members must also set themselves apart from the normative position of the ingroup that is charged with unhealthy forms of 'ingroup love.' Applying our model to real-world cases of intergroup conflict and victimization, we examine how collectivistic independence promotes positive behavior in various conflict situations. We also examine the role of collectivistic independence in promoting ally behavior to support social minorities in Korea.