Patriotic morality: links between conventional patriotism, glorification, constructive patriotism, and moral values and decisions

To test the moral critique of patriotism, we explored patriots' moral values and choices. Study 1 (N = 1,062) examined the links between three types of patriotism - conventional patriotism, glorification of the nation, and constructive patriotism - and moral values. Glorification was positively linked with binding values, but negatively with fairness. Conventional patriotism was positively linked with harm, loyalty, and authority and constructive patriotism with harm, fairness, and loyalty. Study 2 (N = 1,041) examined the links between patriotism and moral decisions. We presented participants with political dilemmas that required choosing one moral value over another. Glorification was linked with choosing binding over individualizing values. Conventional patriotism was linked with choosing authority over individualizing values and individualizing values over loyalty.