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Angels and demons are among us: assessing individual differences in belief in pure evil and belief in pure good.
Pers Soc Psychol Bull
November 2013
1Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, USA.
Article Synopsis
- The studies confirm that beliefs in pure evil (BPE) and pure good (BPG) are stable psychological constructs made up of eight related dimensions.
- Higher BPE is associated with increased intergroup aggression and decreased prosocial behavior, while higher BPG is linked to less aggression and more prosocial behavior.
- These findings highlight the roles of BPE and BPG in shaping attitudes towards aggression and prosocial actions, offering insights into theories on prejudice and social behavior.