A replication of “unconscious bias in citizens' evaluations of public sector performance”

• DOI: 10.1111/padm.13031
• Publication Date: 2024-08-26T08:13:50Z
• Authors: Guoliang Chen; Shuwei Zhang; Wenna Chen; Qiwei Li; Pinghan Liang
• Keywords: Replication

Abstract In recent years, the phenomenon of anti‐public sector bias (APSB) has garnered significant attention among public administration scholars. It is especial interest given its possible effects on how citizens evaluate performance. Despite prominence APSB in academic discourse, conclusive evidence requires further empirical testing. Our study addresses this gap by conducting a replication Marvel (2016) using different population (citizens from China, N = 1410). The results reaffirm negative influence citizens' assessments Notably, our research indicates potential for altering context pro‐public culture. This contributes to and discourse confirming presented suggesting strategies mitigating APSB.