Katharina Herte
A5045379425- Cultural Differences and Values
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia
- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
Utrecht University
2018-2021
Pervading global narratives suggest that political polarization is increasing, yet the accuracy of such group meta-perceptions has been drawn into question. A recent US study suggests these beliefs are inaccurate and drive polarized about out-groups. However, it also found informing people inaccuracies reduces those negative beliefs. In this work, we explore whether results generalize to other countries. To achieve this, replicate two original experiments with 10,207 participants across 26...
A pervading global narrative suggests that political polarisation is increasing in the US and around world. Beliefs increased impact individual group behaviours regardless of whether they are accurate or not. One driver beliefs about how members out-group perceive us, known as meta-perceptions. 2020 study by Lees Cikara samples not only meta-perceptions highly inaccurate, but informing people this inaccuracy reduces negative out-group. Given importance these findings for understanding...
The social context is an important factor underlying unhealthy eating behavior and the development of inappropriate weight gain. Evidence accumulating that powerful influences can also be used as a tool to impact people's in positive manner. Social norm-based messages have potential steer people making healthier food choices. research field on nutritional norms still emerging more needed gain insights into why some adhere whereas others do not. There are indications stemming from empirical...