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Self-concept clarity buffers the impact of societal threat to safety on right-wing authoritarianism

  • Örebro University
  • University of Turin

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Abstract

Exposure to societal threat can elicit an increase in right-wing authoritarianism (RWA). In this study, using a quasi-experimental vignette design (Italian community sample, N = 86), we tested the moderating role of self-concept clarity (SCC). A moderated regression showed that manipulated societal threat to safety fostered RWA only among low SCC scorers. It is concluded that SCC is an important resource for individuals facing threat conditions.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-4-4
JournalTHE JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • DPTE
  • moderation
  • right-wing authoritarianism
  • self-concept clarity
  • societal threat to safety

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