In-group identification mediates the effects of subjective in-group status on mental health

Fabio Sani; Maria Elena Magrin; Marta Scrignaro; Rachel McCollum

doi:10.1348/014466610X517414

In-group identification mediates the effects of subjective in-group status on mental health

Fabio Sani
, Maria Elena Magrin
, Marta Scrignaro
, Rachel McCollum

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Abstract

We present two studies exploring the effects of the relative standing of one's in-group in the social hierarchy, which we conceptualize as 'subjective in-group status', on mental health and well-being. Study I focuses on the subjective status of a professional in-group (prison guards) while Study 2 concerns the subjective status of the family in-group. Results show that higher subjective in-group status predicts better mental health (e.g., less depression) and greater well-being (e.g., higher satisfaction with life). Also, results demonstrate that the effects of subjective in-group status on mental health are mediated by the extent to which one subjectively identifies with the in-group.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	883-893
Number of pages	11
Journal	British Journal of Social Psychology
Volume	49
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1348/014466610X517414
Publication status	Published - Dec 2010

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