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Uncovering the Motivational Processes Underlying Justice: The Implicit Cognitive, Affective, and Conative Effects of Experiencing (Un)Fairness
| Title: | Uncovering the Motivational Processes Underlying Justice: The Implicit Cognitive, Affective, and Conative Effects of Experiencing (Un)Fairness |
| Author: | Johnson, Russell E |
| Description: | Although numerous attitudinal and behavioral outcomes that are affected by experienced (un)fairness have been identified (e.g., trust and cooperation), it is less clear why (un)fairness has such effects. The primary goal of the current study was to examine underlying motivational phenomena that are potentially responsible for known justice–outcome relationships. Using an experimental design that manipulated whether participants were exposed to fair or unfair circumstances, it was found that justice impacted the self-concept, affect, and regulatory focus of recipients. Specifically, participants who were exposed to fairness experienced greater activation of interdependent self-concept levels, happy–sad affect, and promotion focus. In contrast, victims of unfairness had more accessible individual self-concept levels, anxious affect, and prevention focus. Furthermore, the justice-based effects on these motivation variables occurred outside the awareness and control of participants, and several effects were moderated by individual differences (e.g., sensitivity to injustice and need to belong). More importantly, it was observed that the effects of experienced (un)fairness on various attitudinal (i.e., values, trust, and satisfaction) and behavioral (i.e., cooperation and theft) outcomes occurred indirectly via the activation of self-concept levels, affect dimensions, and regulatory foci. The implications and contributions of these results for theory and practice are discussed. |
| Permanent Link: |
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1150149988
http://hdl.handle.net/2374.OX/3934 |
| Date: | 2006 |
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