Integrating research on social class and social relationships

A decade of research on social class has shown that those lower in social class tend to be more interdependent or focused on others. Here, we show that considering social class as an aspect of culture, which means that it shapes thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, can improve the precision, generaliz...

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Published in:Social and personality psychology compass 2022-08, Vol.16 (8), p.n/a
Main Authors: Hooker, Emily D., Algoe, Sara B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
close relationships
culture
prosocial
social class
social relationships
social support
socioeconomic status
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Summary:A decade of research on social class has shown that those lower in social class tend to be more interdependent or focused on others. Here, we show that considering social class as an aspect of culture, which means that it shapes thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, can improve the precision, generalizability, and utility of theories about relationships. Moreover, we show the value of research on social class that integrates theories and methodologies developed in relationship science (e.g., studying existing relationships in real life, over time) with those developed in the science of social class (e.g., social class as a form of culture; the distinction between material resources and rank in society). Integrating these perspectives will accelerate understanding of when and how relationships can be beneficial for all. Recent research on social‐class variation in interpersonal processes lays the groundwork for substantial advances across domains of psychology.
ISSN:1751-9004
1751-9004
DOI:10.1111/spc3.12698