The ironic effects of stereotype suppression: Becoming prejudice while trying to be egalitarian

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francine Karmali ◽  
Kerry Kawakami
Keyword(s):  
Stereotype Suppression ◽  
Ironic Effects

On Resisting the Temptation for Simplification: Counterintentional Effects of Stereotype Suppression on Social Memory

1996 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Neil Macrae ◽  
Galen V. Bodenhausen ◽  
Alan B. Milne ◽  
Vicky Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Social Memory ◽  
Stereotype Suppression

The ironic effects of dietary restraint in situations that undermine self-regulation

2021 ◽  
pp. 101579
Author(s):  
Charlotte J. Hagerman ◽  
Michelle L. Stock ◽  
Ellen W. Yeung ◽  
Susan Persky ◽  
Janine B. Beekman
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Restraint ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Ironic Effects

scholarly journals Suppression as a Stereotype Control Strategy

1998 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margo J. Monteith ◽  
Jeffrey W. Sherman ◽  
Patricia G. Devine
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Rebound Effect ◽  
Complete Understanding ◽  
Stereotype Suppression

Recent research reveals that efforts to suppress stereotypic thoughts can backfire and produce a rebound effect, such that stereotypic thinking increases to a level that is even greater than if no attempt at stereotype control was initially exercised (e.g., Macrae, Bodenhausen, Milne, & Jetten, 1994). The primary goal of this article is to present an in-depth theoretical analysis of stereotype suppression that identifies numerous potential moderators of the effect of stereotype suppression on the likelihood of subsequent rebound. Our analysis of stereotype suppression focuses on two broad issues: the influence of level of prejudice and the influence of processing goals on the activation versus application of stereotypes. Although stereotype rebound occurs under some circumstances, we suggest that a complete understanding of this phenomenon requires consideration of the full array of possible moderating influences.

Do Not Pay Any Attention to the Umpires: Thought Suppression and Task-Relevant Focusing Strategies

2002 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy R. Dugdale ◽  
Robert C. Eklund
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Thought Suppression ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Mental Control ◽  
Processing Theory ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Australian Rules Football ◽  
Ironic Effects ◽  
And Task

Two studies grounded in ironic-cognitive-processing theory were conducted to determine (a) whether ironic errors may be associated with efforts to exert mental control that typically occur in sport settings and (b) whether these potential ironic effects could be negated through the use of a task-relevant cue word to refocus one’s thoughts during suppression. Participants were asked to watch a videotape of a series of clips of Australian Rules Football players, coaches, and umpires. Study 1 revealed that participants were more aware of umpires when instructed not to pay attention to them. Contrary to expectations, however, ironic effects were not significantly magnified by the combination of high cognitive load and the instruction not to pay attention to the umpires. Results from Study 2 indicated that potential ironic effects could be negated when individuals were given a task-relevant cue word to focus on when suppressing unwanted or negative thoughts. Overall, support for ironic processing theory was found in Studies 1 and 2 in this investigation.

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