Belief in a Just World. A systematic review

Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Basic terms
  • 2.1. Justice
  • 2.1.1. Belief
  • 2.2. Just World Belief
    • 2.2.1. Classification
    • 2.2.2. Concept
    • 2.2.3. Rationale for the research question
• 3. Method
  • 3.1. On the method
    • 3.1.1. The systematic literature search
    • 3.1.2. Structure of the systematic literature search
  • 3.2. Procedure
    • 3.2.1. Concretization of the topic and the research question
    • 3.2.2. Selection of databases and search terms
    • 3.2.3. Determination of the inclusion and exclusion criteria
• 4. Results
  • 4.1. Data collection
  • 4.2. Analysis of results
    • 4.2.1. Development of Just World Belief
    • 4.2.2. Capture of Just World Belief
    • 4.2.3. Effects of Just World Belief
    • 4.2.4. Personal and general Just World Belief
• 5. Discussion
  • 5.1. Evaluation
    • 5.1.1. Evaluation of the scientificity of the method
    • 5.1.2. Evaluation of the quality of the results
  • 5.2. Main research strands and results
  • 5.3. Limitations of the results
• Outlook

Objectives and Key Themes

This Bachelor thesis aims to conduct a systematic review of the literature on Belief in a Just World. The study explores the concept, measurement, and effects of this belief.

• Definition and conceptualization of Belief in a Just World
• Methods for measuring Belief in a Just World
• Empirical findings on the effects of Belief in a Just World
• Strengths and limitations of existing research
• Future research directions

Chapter Summaries

Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the topic and research question.

Chapter 2: Basic terms defines key concepts such as justice and Belief in a Just World, outlining its classification and rationale for the research question.

Chapter 3: Method details the systematic literature search strategy, including database selection, search terms, and inclusion/exclusion criteria. It describes the procedures followed in the review.

Chapter 4: Results presents the data collection and analysis of the reviewed studies, focusing on the development, measurement, and effects of Belief in a Just World, including distinctions between personal and general beliefs.

Chapter 5: Discussion (excluding conclusion) evaluates the scientific rigor of the methodology and the quality of the results obtained, highlighting main research strands and identifying limitations of the findings.

Chapter 5: Outlook This section is omitted to avoid spoilers.

Keywords

Belief in a Just World, systematic review, justice, methodology, empirical research, literature analysis, measurement, effects.