The Robbers Cave Study demonstrated that

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The Robbers Cave Study demonstrated that competition between groups for scarce resources increases individuals' identification with and support for their own group. This phenomenon is known as the in-group bias, where individuals tend to favor their own group over others, and can lead to hostile behavior towards out-groups. The study also showed that creating a superordinate goal, which requires co-operation between the two groups, can reduce inter-group hostility and promote unity. However, the study did not demonstrate that adults usually need to intervene to establish a group structure or that common goals necessarily increase hostility between groups.

The Robbers Cave Study Demonstrated That