The Impact of Meta-Dehumanization and Meta-Hate on Intergroup Relations

Buiter, Lisanne (2025) The Impact of Meta-Dehumanization and Meta-Hate on Intergroup Relations. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

Considering the rise in hate crimes against Muslims, the current thesis tries to understand the relationship between the feeling of being hated and dehumanized and the possible consequences of these meta-perceptions. This research examined whether meta-dehumanization and meta-hate (vs. meta-prejudice) increase dehumanization, hate, and support for collective aggressive action while decreasing willingness for intergroup contact. Using a British sample (n = 382), participants were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: meta-dehumanization, meta-hate, or meta-prejudice. The results indicated that meta-dehumanization led to higher levels of dehumanization, hate, and support for collective aggressive action, and reduced willingness for intergroup contact, compared to meta-prejudice. Similarly, meta-hate increased dehumanization and hate while reducing willingness for intergroup contact, compared to meta-prejudice. However, compared to meta-prejudice, meta-hate did not lead to an increase in support for collective aggressive action. These findings contribute to our understanding of the role of meta-perceptions in intergroup relations.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Borinca, I.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	23 Jan 2025 12:28
Last Modified:	23 Jan 2025 12:28
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4529

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