The effects of comparative status on social stereotypes: How the perceived success of some persons affects the stereotypes of others

Studies were performed to examine how the perceived roles and positions of groups and individuals affect the stereotyping of other groups. Social mobility beliefs and attributions of group status were shown to be important determinants of stereotypes that can mediate the impact of social status info...

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Published in:Social cognition 2002-02, Vol.20 (1), p.36-57
Main Authors: HO, Edward A, SANBONMATSU, David M, AKIMOTO, Sharon A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Biological and medical sciences
Cognition & reasoning
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Intergroup Relations
Perceptions
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Social attribution, perception and cognition
Social Mobility
Social Perception
Social psychology
Social Status
Stereotypes
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Summary:Studies were performed to examine how the perceived roles and positions of groups and individuals affect the stereotyping of other groups. Social mobility beliefs and attributions of group status were shown to be important determinants of stereotypes that can mediate the impact of social status information on stereotyping.
ISSN:0278-016X
1943-2798
DOI:10.1521/soco.20.1.36.20942