APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Psychological and Behavioral Correlates of Political Outgroup Moral Derogation
- Nyx Ng
University of Texas at Austin - Rachel Buterbaugh
University of Texas at Austin - Bertram Gawronski
University of Texas at Austin
Abstract
The current research examines psychological and behavioral correlates of political outgroup moral derogation (POMD; perceived political outgroup deficiencies in norm adherence). Correlational and factor analyses suggest POMD is unrelated to ingroup feelings but is positively associated with negative outgroup perceptions, disengagement from the outgroup, and ironically, support for democratic backsliding.
