Perceived Authenticity of Attitudes Toward Social Groups
Author Information
Author(s): André Mata, André Vaz
Primary Institution: CICPSI, Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Hypothesis
How do self-expressed and other-expressed attitudes differ in perceived authenticity?
Conclusion
Participants viewed their controlled responses as more authentic than their automatic responses, but this perception did not hold for others' attitudes.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants judged slow responses as more authentic than fast responses for their own attitudes.
- Attitudinal conflict was greater for prejudice-proscribed groups than for prejudice-prescribed groups.
- Perceived authenticity decreased as the difference between fast and slow responses increased.
Takeaway
People think their own thoughtful opinions are more real than their quick reactions, but they don't feel the same way about what others think.
Methodology
Participants reported their attitudes toward social groups quickly and then thoughtfully, and their perceived authenticity was measured.
Potential Biases
Participants may have biases in how they perceive their own and others' attitudes.
Limitations
The study may not account for all factors influencing perceived authenticity, and the sample was limited to English-speaking participants.
Participant Demographics
216 English-speaking participants (57.1% female, 42.4% male, 0.5% Agender, average age 39.09 years).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
[0.05, 0.19]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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