Sesgo intragrupal, aversión a la inequidad y distribución de recursos: Implicaciones para la justicia social

The aim of this article is to explore the relationship between inequity aversion, resource distribution, and intragroup bias
in schoolchildren from a developmental perspective, as well as to establish the relationship between socio-educational
variables and aversive responses. A total of 302 individuals aged between 11 and 23 years old (M = 16.45, SD = 2.95)
participated in the study, engaging in a task assessing acceptance or rejection of resource distributions conditioned by
the presence or absence of intragroup bias. The results indicate that intragroup bias generates significant differences in
resource distribution; there is a negative correlation between aversion to advantageous inequity and the number of coins
offered. Participants prefer to maintain their gains rather than distribute them in situations of inequity. This pattern suggests
that interpersonal relationships influence resource distribution and reflect an adaptive behavior aiming to maintain
cooperation and order within the group. Furthermore, a relationship was found between socioeconomic status and low
aversion to disadvantageous inequity in the presence of intrasocial bias. In conclusion, it is proposed that intragroup bias
influences resource distribution. At a social level, the failure to question whether a resource distribution is fair or not leads
to the maintenance of inequity and inequality. y. The willingness of individuals to accept any outcome in order to obtain a gain
implies a lack of critical thinking regarding justice.