Perceptions of anothers selfesteem Implicit selfesteem is perceptible
Perceptions of another’s self-esteem: Implicit self-esteem is perceptible Miranda Giacomin & Christian H. Jordan Wilfrid Laurier University
Background • People can accurately perceive others’ explicit self-esteem at zero acquaintance (e. g. , Naumann et al. , 2009; Stopfer et al. , 2014; Yeagley et al. , 2007) • But does implicit self-esteem—more automatic, intuitive self-evaluations—also affect perceptions of self-esteem? • Some evidence suggests that implicit self-esteem may be perceptible to others (e. g. , Kernis et al. , 2008; Perugini et al. , 2012; Spalding & Hardin, 1999)
Study 1 Targets: N = 10 (6 female; Mage = 23. 09, SD = 5. 27) Perceivers: N = 64 (46 female; Mage = 19. 02, SD = 1. 43) Target type Photograph Low Implicit SE 4. 98 (1. 20)a High Implicit SE 5. 16 (1. 07)a Condition Transcript 5. 51 (1. 70)a 6. 31 (1. 07)b Photograph -plus- transcript 5. 35 (. 84)a 6. 59 (. 90)b Verbal behavior conveys information about implicit selfesteem to perceivers, whereas physical appearance does not.
Study 2 Targets: N = 10 (6 female; Mage = 23. 09, SD = 5. 27) Perceivers: N = 21 (14 female; Mage = 18. 81, SD =. 87) Accuracy – Self-threatening questions . 30* Comfort . 77** Implicit Self-esteem Perceptions of self-esteem. 31* Cue validity Self-certainty . 79** Cue utilization
Conclusion • Implicit self-esteem is perceptible – Through verbal behavior – Responses to sensitive self-threatening questions – Conveyed through degree of comfort and self-certainty • Given that perceptions of self-esteem can have significant interpersonal consequences, implicit self-esteem may affect important outcomes for people. Questions? Email: giac 9210@mylaurier. ca
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