The Influence of Meritocratic Beliefs on Identity and Collective Action
Abstract
The present study aims to examine the role of system-justifying ideologies as an obstacle to social mobilization. More specifically, it proposes to evaluate how meritocratic beliefs and their consequent perception of justice, as well as the perception of group efficacy, influence collective action through the role of politicized collective identity, in this case, the working class.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Social and Intergroup Psychology
Social Power and Status Dynamics
Social Movements and Cultural Identity
Publication details
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint