TY - JOUR
T1 - The social function of rationalization
T2 - An identity perspective
AU - Van Bavel, Jay J.
AU - Sternisko, Anni
AU - Harris, Elizabeth
AU - Robertson, Claire
PY - 2020/4/15
Y1 - 2020/4/15
N2 - In this commentary, we offer an additional function of rationalization. Namely, in certain social contexts, the proximal and ultimate function of beliefs and desires is social inclusion. In such contexts, rationalization often facilitates distortion of rather than approximation to truth. Understanding the role of social identity is not only timely and important, but also critical to fully understand the function(s) of rationalization.
AB - In this commentary, we offer an additional function of rationalization. Namely, in certain social contexts, the proximal and ultimate function of beliefs and desires is social inclusion. In such contexts, rationalization often facilitates distortion of rather than approximation to truth. Understanding the role of social identity is not only timely and important, but also critical to fully understand the function(s) of rationalization.
KW - Rationalization
KW - Social Identification
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U2 - 10.1017/S0140525X19002097
DO - 10.1017/S0140525X19002097
M3 - Comment/debate
C2 - 32292142
AN - SCOPUS:85083410378
SN - 0140-525X
VL - 43
SP - e52
JO - The Behavioral and brain sciences
JF - The Behavioral and brain sciences
ER -