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Hierarchy among selves: an implication for relations with persons versus groups

Hierarchy among selves: an implication for relations with persons versus groups
Hierarchy among selves: an implication for relations with persons versus groups
In this chapter, we discuss motivational-primacy research as a framework for contemplating when egoism can be transcended. Our research examines which of three fundamental forms of self-definition—the individual self (i.e., self as a unique and independent social agent), the relational self (i.e., self as an interconnected partner in an interpersonal relationship), and the collective self (i.e., self as an undifferentiated and interchangeable member of a group)—is experientially more essential; psychologically the home base; or, alternatively, motivationally primary. Stated metaphorically, we ask which self smiles brighter when enhanced and screams louder when threatened. As we discuss in this chapter, data from several studies evidence a motivational hierarchy with the individual self elevated above the other two selves, and the relational self elevated above the collective self.
9781433803406
127-135
American Psychological Association
Gaertner, Lowell
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Sedikides, Constantine
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Luke, Michelle
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Iuzzini, Jonathan
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Wayment, Heidi A.
Bauer, Jack J.
Gaertner, Lowell
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Sedikides, Constantine
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Luke, Michelle
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Iuzzini, Jonathan
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Wayment, Heidi A.
Bauer, Jack J.

Gaertner, Lowell, Sedikides, Constantine, Luke, Michelle and Iuzzini, Jonathan (2008) Hierarchy among selves: an implication for relations with persons versus groups. In, Wayment, Heidi A. and Bauer, Jack J. (eds.) Transcending Self-Interest: Psychological Explorations of the Quiet Ego. Washington DC, USA. American Psychological Association, pp. 127-135.

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In this chapter, we discuss motivational-primacy research as a framework for contemplating when egoism can be transcended. Our research examines which of three fundamental forms of self-definition—the individual self (i.e., self as a unique and independent social agent), the relational self (i.e., self as an interconnected partner in an interpersonal relationship), and the collective self (i.e., self as an undifferentiated and interchangeable member of a group)—is experientially more essential; psychologically the home base; or, alternatively, motivationally primary. Stated metaphorically, we ask which self smiles brighter when enhanced and screams louder when threatened. As we discuss in this chapter, data from several studies evidence a motivational hierarchy with the individual self elevated above the other two selves, and the relational self elevated above the collective self.

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Published date: April 2008

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Local EPrints ID: 71231
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/71231
ISBN: 9781433803406
PURE UUID: ce3f6364-3296-4be9-afcb-ed5dc42b31f9
ORCID for Constantine Sedikides: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-4036-889X

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Date deposited: 01 Feb 2010
Last modified: 14 Mar 2024 02:43

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Author: Lowell Gaertner
Author: Michelle Luke
Author: Jonathan Iuzzini
Editor: Heidi A. Wayment
Editor: Jack J. Bauer

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