Ego threat different social comparison processes among high and low self-esteem people: implications for interpersonal perceptions

Article Abstract:

The two studies that examined the effect of self-image threat on the use of social comparisons by those who have high and low trait self-esteem are presented. The study concluded that when high trait self-esteem is threatened it could lead to deleterious and unsavory outcomes, such as increased in-group favoritism, bullying, unlikability, and negative personality perceptions.

Case studies, Self-esteem, Self esteem, Self-perception, Self perception

---

"Fortunately, I'm no Einstein": Comparison relevance as a determinant of behavioral assimilation and contrast

Article Abstract:

The determinants of whether activated knowledge leads to behavioral assimilation or to contrast are investigated. The role of comparison relevance as a moderator of automatic behavior is discussed and the category-exemplar findings that can be accommodated within a comparison-relevance framework is proposed.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Social science research, Social sciences, Knowledge, Sociology of, Sociology of knowledge, Behavioural sciences, Behavioral sciences

---

Do you see what I see?: similarities and differences in victims and observers perceptions of discrimination

Article Abstract:

A study on whether victims and observers have similar conclusions when deciding whether an action reflects discrimination is examined. Results suggest that both victims and observers have a similar process when making their individual judgments.

Human growth, Human development, Discrimination

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: From transfer to social service: a new emphasis on social policies for the aged in Japan. part 2 Aging policies, entitlements, and the deficit
• Abstracts: Identity diffusion and development among African Americans: implications for crime and corrections
• Abstracts: Son and daughter preferences in Benighat, Nepal: implications for fertility transition. Determinants of current use of contraception and children ever born in Nepal
• Abstracts: Social work, social development and community welfare centers in international perspective. A global perspective on social security programs for the unemployed
• Abstracts: The life strategies and innovative potential of cadets in higher military educational institutions. When a roof isn't enough

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.