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The perceived relationship between the belief in a just world and sociopolitical ideology

Helga Dittmar & Julie Dickinson (1993)

Published
Sep 1, 1993
Journal
Social Justice Research · Vol. 6 · No. 3
DOI
10.1007/BF01054461

At a GlanceAI

Links belief in a just world to sociopolitical ideology by examining how people perceive their relationship.

SummaryAI

The paper investigates how belief in a just world (the idea that people generally get what they deserve) is perceived to relate to sociopolitical ideology. By focusing on the perceived relationship between these constructs, it speaks to how justice beliefs may align with or support broader political worldviews. The work is relevant for understanding psychological bases of political attitudes and how fairness narratives can legitimize or challenge social arrangements.

Method SnapshotAI

Examines the association between belief in a just world and sociopolitical ideology using correlational survey-style measurement.

BackgroundAI

Basic knowledge of social psychology concepts, especially belief in a just world and political/sociopolitical ideology.