A bumpy train ride: A field experiment on insult, culture of honor, and emotional reactions

H. IJzerman, W. van Dijk, M. Gallucci

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Abstract

The present research examined the relationship between adherence to honor norms and emotional reactions after an insult. Participants were 42 Dutch male train travelers, half of whom were insulted by a confederate who bumped into the participant and made a degrading remark. Compared with insulted participants with a weak adherence to honor norms, insulted participants with a strong adherence to honor norms were (a) more angry, (b) less joyful, (c) less fearful, and (d) less resigned. Moreover, insulted participants with a strong adherence to honor norms perceived more anger in subsequent stimuli than not-insulted participants with a strong adherence to these norms. The present findings support a direct relationship among insult, adherence to honor norms, and emotional reactions. © 2007 American Psychological Association.
Original languageEnglish
JournalEmotion
Volume7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

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