Ideals as Regulatory Mechanisms: Ideal Self Complexity and Social Attitudes

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Ideals as Regulatory Mechanisms: Ideal Self Complexity and Social Attitudes

Journal Title: Roczniki Psychologiczne - Year 2013, Vol 16, Issue 2

Abstract

When do ideals influence functioning? The author assumes that the high complexity of the ideal self favors social attitudes consistent with axiological standards. Two correlative studies are presented: Study 1, with the participation of students from the University of Warsaw (n = 118), and Study 2, with the participation of young Internet users (n = 326). The hypothesis predicted that the number of ideal self attributes would correlate with egalitarian and pro-life attitudes. In both studies, participants were supposed to generate traits of the ideal self-reflecting its complexity (ISC). In Study 1, the asymmetry effect in the ratings of physical dictance between Self and Outgroup members was measured. In Study 2, a questionnaire was applied to measure attitudes towards egalitarian and pro-life rules. The results of both studies show that groups with lower ISC levels displayed a more stereotypical perception of distance between Self and Outgroup members as well as less egalitarian and less pro-life attitudes compared to groups with higher ISC levels.

Authors and Affiliations

Maria Jarymowicz

Keywords

Ja-pożądane: powinnościowe vs idealne złożoność i emocjonalność aksjologiczna asymetria w ocenianiu dystansów Ja-Obcy społeczne parytety desired self: ought self vs. ideal self axiological complexity and axiological emotionality asymmetry in Self-Outgroup distance rating

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