The Influence of Dissenters and Social Control on Consensus and Entitativity

Presentation Year

2026

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College of Professional Studies

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This pilot study examines how dissent and social control influence perceptions of consensus and entitativity within groups. Drawing on social identity theory and subjective group dynamics, participants (N = 53) were exposed to varying levels of dissenters (1 vs. 10) and social control (present vs. absent). Results showed that consensus did not vary by condition but significantly predicted entitativity. Findings support the role of consensus in shaping group entitativity; a future study will test the relationship between consensus and group identification, mediated by entitativity and social identity uncertainty. Null effects suggest limitations in sample and contextual relevance.

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Hunter

Primary Contact: Last Name

Pons

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hspons@humboldt.edu

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Graduate Student

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801-898-3386

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