We propose an integrative framework in which the self-image of perpetrators and victims in interpersonal conflictual relationships becomes tethered to each other. To the extent that both parties stop seeing themselves as fully human when interpersonal harm is inflicted, we theorize that this state motivates attempts at restoration. Specifically, we propose the tethered humanity hypothesis which ascertains that perpetrators or victims can reclaim their full human status by re-establishing the humanness of the opposing party. This hypothesis was analyzed from both the perspective of the perpetrator (Studies 1–3) and the victim (Study 4). In all studies, results indicated that perpetrators or victims self-dehumanize in response to interpersonal harm and managed to regain a full human status when re-humanizing the opposing party. Interestingly, this process was interrupted when the opposing party did not accept attempts at reconciliation. Our findings offer a new interpersonal perspective on the implications of immoral behavior.

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被束缚的人性：人性化自我和他人以应对人际伤害

我们提出了一个综合框架，在这个框架中，人际冲突关系中的肇事者和受害者的自我形象相互联系在一起。在造成人际伤害时双方不再将自己视为完全人的程度，我们推测这种状态会激发恢复的尝试。具体来说，我们提出了被束缚的人类假说它确定肇事者或受害者可以通过重建对方的人性来恢复其完整的人性地位。该假设从肇事者（研究 1-3）和受害者（研究 4）的角度进行了分析。在所有研究中，结果表明，肇事者或受害者因人际伤害而自我非人化，并在对对方进行人性化时设法重新获得完整的人性。有趣的是，当对方不接受和解尝试时，这个过程被中断了。我们的研究结果为不道德行为的影响提供了一种新的人际关系视角。