People with strong social connections are more likely to
dehumanize those outside their social circles, new Kellogg
School research finds 10/17/2011 - What leads people to exhibit
hostile or even violent behavior toward others? New research
from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business suggests
that being socially connected increases the tendency to view
others outside the group as less than human — and even treat
them as such. Although many studies have noted the personal
benefits that strong social connections provide, such as
increased self-esteem, happiness and physical health, it now
appears that what is good for oneself may not be so good for
others. Whether it is bullying in schools, gang violence or the
torture of war detainees, these acts illustrate the negative
consequences of having strong social connections. The research,
co-authored by Adam Waytz , assistant professor of management
and organizations at the Kellogg School, a