American Identification: Does it Predict Prejudice?

We set out to look at how american identification influenced bias towards arabs and muslims using Roccas et al. (2008) american identification variables of Nationalism, Patriotism, Attachment and Glorification. Previous Research: There are four conceptually distinct modes of identification: importance, commitment, superiority and deference Roccas et al. Previous Research: Intergroup violence depends in part on whether or not one accepts the political ends towards which violence is being used. Henry et al. Previous Research: SDO is related to harsh criminal sanctions and deterrence & retribution beliefs. SDO suggests that deterrence and retribution both serve to satisfy and justify core desire for group based inequality. Sidanius et al