Prometheus 6

I have come across the rare research paper I wantand can't find an accessible-without-subscription copy of.

Evidence for the regulatory function of intergroup emotion: Emotional consequences of implemented or impeded intergroup action tendencies
Angela T. Maitner, Diane M. Mackie and Eliot R. Smith
Received 23 July 2004; revised 27 June 2005. Available online 26 September 2005.

Abstract

If intergroup emotions are functional, successfully implementing an emotion-linked behavioral tendency should discharge the emotion, whereas impeding the behavioral tendency should intensify the emotion. We investigated the emotional consequences of satisfying or thwarting emotionally induced intergroup behavioral intentions.

Why do I want it? One of the things that get on my nerves is that "Black people are too sensitive/just one little slip" crap. I think the typical Black reaction to insult is pretty balanced, and I think the studies presented in this paper support my judgement. Whitespace added for clarity.

Study 1 showed that if an attack on the ingroup produced anger, retaliation increased satisfaction, but if an attack produced fear, retaliation increased fear and guilt.

Study 2 showed that outgroup-directed anger instigated via group insult dissipated when the ingroup successfully responded, but was exacerbated by an unsuccessful response.

Responding in an emotionally appropriate way was satisfying, but ingroup failure to respond elicited anger directed at the ingroup. [P6: my personal lesson]

Study 3 showed that intergroup guilt following aggression was diminished when the ingroup made reparations, but was exacerbated when the ingroup aggressed again.

Satisfying behavioral intentions associated with intergroup emotions fulfills a regulatory function.