Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY, cilt.16, ss.1-25, 2025 (SSCI)
Introduction: This systematic review examines the relationship between
intergroup relations and ego depletion, aiming to understand how self-control
resources are affected in social hierarchies.
Methods: A total of 35 peer-reviewed articles and four unpublished doctoral
dissertations were reviewed. Findings were categorized based on the social
position of the target person’s group in intergroup interactions.
Results: Intergroup contacts depleted the self-control resources of dominant
group members when they were required to suppress biases. For subordinate
group members, engaging in intergroup interactions, witnessing bias, or facing
bias threats also depleted self-control resources. Depleted dominant members
exhibited increased prejudice and stereotyping, whereas depleted subordinate
members showed lower perception of prejudiced behaviors and higher liking
for dominant group members.
Discussion: The findings are interpreted within the framework of social dominance
theory, highlighting how ego depletion influences intergroup relations and
reinforcing the role of group-based hierarchies in shaping social behavior.