Children Compromise to Resolve Intergroup Conflict: The Role of Moral Reasoning

Poster Session X

Keyword: Conflict

Abstract: We measured the impact of moral reasoning on children's intergroup conflict resolution decisions. Participants (N=115, M=10.27) heard an intergroup conflict vignette where they allocated limited resources. Participants compromised, expected outgroup compromise, and made greater sacrifices when the outgroup had a moral reason, suggesting an openness to collaborative intergroup conflict resolution.

• Jacob Glassman (Presenting Author)
• Emily Berman (Author)
• Jacquelyn Glidden (Author)
• Melanie Killen (Author)