A5054576924- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Social Capital and Networks
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Community Health and Development
- Social Media and Politics
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Management and Organizational Studies
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Intergenerational and Educational Inequality Studies
- Conflict Management and Negotiation
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Public Relations and Crisis Communication
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
The University of Queensland
2021-2023
Economic inequality has been found to have pernicious effects, reducing mental and physical health, decreasing societal cohesion, fueling support for nativist parties illiberal autocratic leaders. We start this review with an outline of what social identity theorizing offers the study inequality. then articulate four hypotheses that can be derived from approach: fit hypothesis, wealth‐categorization wealth‐stereotype sociostructural hypothesis. empirical literature tests these by exploring...
There is evidence that in more economically unequal societies, social relations are strained. We argue this may reflect the tendency for wealth to become a fitting lens seeing world, so circumstances, people readily divide world into "the haves" and "have nots." Our argument supported by archival experimental evidence. Two analyses reveal at times of greater inequality, books United Kingdom States news media English-speaking countries were likely mention rich poor. Three experiments, two...
How do global citizens respond to a health emergency? The present research examined the association between citizen identification and prosociality using two cross-national datasets-the World Values Survey (Study 1, N = 93,338 from 60 countries regions) data collected in 11 at start of COVID-19 pandemic 2, 5,427). Results showed that individuals who identified more strongly as reported greater both generally 1) specifically emergency 2). Notably, was stronger predictor response than national...
The present research examines why organizations with more unequal pay structures have been found to be characterized by a range of negative workplace outcomes. Drawing on the social identity approach, we propose that higher disparity can increase comparative fit categories whereby organizational “haves” (the highest paid employees) and “have nots” lowest are likely categorized into distinct groups. In turn, this lead poorer functioning. two studies, field survey ( N = 413) an experiment...
Abstract We examine how polarization within societies is associated with reduced confidence in national responses to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) crisis. surveyed 4,731 participants across nine countries at Wave 1 (France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and States), then, 2 (3 months later), we recontacted 840 from two (the States). found that perceived years preceding COVID‐19 predicted an enhanced perception a country's COVID response was...
While the relationship between loneliness and psychological distress is well documented, mechanisms underlying this are less clear. One factor known to be related as distress, social support, with some studies suggesting that support-both received provided-can serve a mechanism reduce associated loneliness. In paper we examine mediating role of both aspects support in COVID-19 context. We used multi-country dataset collected at two timepoints during pandemic; first early stages (N = 6,842,...
Extensive research shows that, under the right circumstances, children are highly prosocial. Extending an already published paradigm, we aimed here to determine what factors might facilitate and inhibit compassionate behaviour. Across five experiments (N = 285), provide new insight into bounds of 4- 5-year-old children's In first three experiments, varied cost compassion by changing reward (Study 1), using explicit instructions 2) ownership 3). final two target behaviour, examining adults...
Abstract There is a growing body of work suggesting that social class stereotypes are amplified when people perceive higher levels economic inequality—that is, the wealthy perceived as more competent and assertive poor incompetent unassertive. The present study tested this prediction in 32 societies also examines role wealth‐based categorization explaining relationship. We found who inequality were indeed likely to consider wealth meaningful basis for categorization. Unexpectedly, however,...
We examined whether (the lack of) social support can explain why researchers have found lower rates of adherence to follow public health guidelines amongst people who perceived themselves as coming from class backgrounds during the COVID-19 pandemic. To do this, we surveyed 5818 participants 10 countries first wave lock-down. Contrary previous findings, was not related general regulations or desire engage in citizenship behaviours (e.g., showing initiatives help others pandemic). However,...
Abstract Extensive research shows that, under the right circumstances, children are highly prosocial. Less in known about their capacity for compassion. Across five experiments ( N = 285), we aimed to capture bounds of 4-5-year-old children’s compassionate behaviour. In first three varied cost compassion by changing reward (Study 1), using explicit instructions 2), and ownership 3). final two target behaviour, examining adults compared puppet targets 4), whether was an in-group member 5). We...
Abstract Extensive research shows that, under the right circumstances, children are highly prosocial. Less in known about their capacity for compassion. Across five experiments (N = 285), we aimed to capture bounds of 4-5-year-old children’s compassionate behaviour. In first three varied cost compassion by changing reward (study 1), using explicit instructions 2), and ownership 3). final two target behaviour, examining adults compared puppet targets 4), whether was an in-group member 5). We...
Abstract There is some evidence that organizations with higher pay inequality have more problematic social dynamics. The present research examines whether introduces pay‐based intergroup dynamics and shapes the stereotypes of highest‐ lowest‐paid employees in workplace. In two studies (a cross‐sectional survey N = 413, an experiment 286), we found greater (actual or perceived) strengthened perceptions highest‐paid were assertive not. Indirect effects analysis suggested this could be due,...
The Dualistic Model of Passion (obsessive and harmonious passion) can explain motivations for videogame play along with associated outcomes, such as the development social capital; however, existing research exploring passion capital in videogaming has been cross-sectional. In current study we surveyed players DotA 2 at three time points, over six months (T1 n=462, T2 n=182, T3 n=115), to explore stability how may lead or erosion capital. Our key findings include that playing is relatively...