The Power of Nonviolence

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Five studies investigated the effects of nonviolent (vs. violent) strategies on people’s reactions to social movements. In a correlation study with a nested design, across 23 movements perceived use of violence negatively predicted participants’ willingness to support and join the movement (Study 1). This effect was also found experimentally, with Americans being more supportive of nonviolent rather than violent movements in hypothetical as well as real foreign countries (Study 2-3). Likewise, Iranians (Study 4) and Americans (Study 5) were more supportive of nonviolent rather than violent movements in their own countries. The underlying mechanism of this effect was driven by perceptions of greater moral patiency of nonviolent movements, and subsequent perceptions of greater morality and victim status (Study 1-5). Together, these studies demonstrate and explain the advantages of strategic nonviolent action. Word count: 131 words

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