Social dominance orientation: A personality variable predicting social and political attitudes (original) (raw)

This research explores social dominance orientation (SDO) as a critical personality variable influencing social and political attitudes. It establishes that individuals with higher SDO prefer hierarchy-enhancing ideologies, resulting in increased group-based inequality, while those with lower SDO tend towards hierarchy-attenuating beliefs promoting social equality. By examining correlations between SDO and various personality variables, ideologies, and policy attitudes, the study provides insight into the broader implications of SDO on societal structures.