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If such a finding is generalizable, probably an extension of familial nepotism to group dynamics. Greater desire for nepotism the greater the unfairness toward perceived outgroup behavior. Though as other research shows, greater perceived risk or danger from outgroups greatly enhances ingroup preference and behavior.

It would be interesting if someone bothered to actually make assessment and control for perceived stress or perceived threat. Perhaps the people who did not desire strong group affiliation simply felt least threatened by others? Perhaps lower neuroticism?