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View article: Macro-Economic Inequality and National Stereotypes in 45 Non-Western Countries
Macro-Economic Inequality and National Stereotypes in 45 Non-Western Countries Open
The assumption that people favor ingroups and disfavor outgroups is based largely on theory and research from Western countries. However, groups subjected to economic exploitation and inequality might come to favor more advantaged outgroup…
View article: The Geopolitics of Civic Honesty: The Role of Interpersonal and Political Trust Amid Varying Degrees of Mafia Influence and State Resilience
The Geopolitics of Civic Honesty: The Role of Interpersonal and Political Trust Amid Varying Degrees of Mafia Influence and State Resilience Open
Civic honesty—the moral standards that define citizens’ commitment to the public good—serves a fundamental role in societal functioning. Prior research has emphasized the role of vertical trust (trust in institutions) and horizontal trust …
View article: Understanding learned helplessness: The role of fear of crime and social support
Understanding learned helplessness: The role of fear of crime and social support Open
Learned helplessness can significantly impact mental health and wellbeing, and understanding its predictors and buffers is key for developing effective recognition and intervention programs. This study examined the predictive role of fear …
View article: When Confidence in Institutions Backfires: Power‐Distance Orientation Moderates the Relationship Between Institutional Trust and Civic Honesty Across Eight Countries
When Confidence in Institutions Backfires: Power‐Distance Orientation Moderates the Relationship Between Institutional Trust and Civic Honesty Across Eight Countries Open
Confidence in institutions is a key predictor of civic honesty, yet evidence shows that this relationship varies across contexts and individuals. This study examined whether power‐distance orientation (PDO)—the extent to which individuals …
View article: Belief in a just world for the self and others, Karma, system justification and well‐being during <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic: Evidence from 15 Asian nations
Belief in a just world for the self and others, Karma, system justification and well‐being during <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic: Evidence from 15 Asian nations Open
The World Health Organization (World Health Organization, 2020) announced the COVID‐19 outbreak as a pandemic. Globally, this situation affects people in various domains including mental health. Existing theories and research findings sugg…
View article: State responsiveness, collective efficacy and threat perception: Catalyst and complacency effects in opposition to crime across eight countries
State responsiveness, collective efficacy and threat perception: Catalyst and complacency effects in opposition to crime across eight countries Open
Collective action can be a crucial tool for enabling individuals to combat crime in their communities. In this research, we investigated individuals' intentions to mobilize against organized crime, a particularly impactful form of crime ch…
View article: The psychology of criminal authority: Introducing the Legitimacy of Secret Power Scale
The psychology of criminal authority: Introducing the Legitimacy of Secret Power Scale Open
The state’s monopoly on sovereignty can be challenged by criminal systems capable of gaining legitimacy within communities. Understanding the psychological basis of such legitimacy requires broadening traditional conceptualizations of auth…
View article: (In)Alienable Worth? Cultural Logics of Dignity, Honor, and Face and their Links to Prosociality Across the World
(In)Alienable Worth? Cultural Logics of Dignity, Honor, and Face and their Links to Prosociality Across the World Open
Cultural logic is a set of cultural scripts and patterns organized around a central theme. The cultural logics of dignity, honor, and face describe different ways of evaluating a person’s worth and maintaining cooperation. These cultural l…
View article: (In)Alienable Worth? Cultural Logics of Dignity, Honor, and Face and their Links to Prosociality Across the World
(In)Alienable Worth? Cultural Logics of Dignity, Honor, and Face and their Links to Prosociality Across the World Open
Cultural logic is a set of cultural scripts and patterns organized around a central theme. The cultural logics of dignity, honor, and face describe different ways of evaluating a person’s worth and maintaining cooperation. These cultural l…
View article: The association between perceived injustice and political trust: Testing a dual‐pathway model through anger and patriotism across four countries
The association between perceived injustice and political trust: Testing a dual‐pathway model through anger and patriotism across four countries Open
While past research has found an association between perceived political injustice and diminished trust in institutions, the pathways connecting these constructs remain underexplored. In this study, we proposed a sequential indirect‐effect…
View article: Towards understanding the direct and indirect effects of borderline personality features on identity disturbance
Towards understanding the direct and indirect effects of borderline personality features on identity disturbance Open
Research on borderline personality disorder (BPD) in clinical populations is extensive, and its impact on nonclinical populations is developing importance. The present study examined whether the presence of borderline personality features …
View article: The Misandry Myth: An Inaccurate Stereotype About Feminists’ Attitudes Toward Men
The Misandry Myth: An Inaccurate Stereotype About Feminists’ Attitudes Toward Men Open
In six studies, we examined the accuracy and underpinnings of the damaging stereotype that feminists harbor negative attitudes toward men. In Study 1 ( n = 1,664), feminist and nonfeminist women displayed similarly positive attitudes towar…
View article: Testing the underlying structure of unfounded beliefs about COVID-19 around the world
Testing the underlying structure of unfounded beliefs about COVID-19 around the world Open
Unfounded—conspiracy and health—beliefs about COVID-19 have accompanied the pandemic worldwide. Here, we examined cross-nationally the structure and correlates of these beliefs with an 8-item scale, using a multigroup confirmatory factor a…
View article: The Dependency–Counterdependency Dynamic: Interactive Effects of System Justification and Power‐Distance Orientation on Radicalization against the Political System
The Dependency–Counterdependency Dynamic: Interactive Effects of System Justification and Power‐Distance Orientation on Radicalization against the Political System Open
System Justification Theory posits that individuals are less prone to engage in radical action against a system on which they depend. In the present research, we investigated how the association between system‐justifying tendencies and rad…
View article: The effect of covert narcissism on workplace incivility: The mediating role of self-esteem and norms for respect
The effect of covert narcissism on workplace incivility: The mediating role of self-esteem and norms for respect Open
There has been an abundance of research on narcissism in the workplace. However, most research has focused on the overt (grandiosity) form of narcissism, as well as the effect of narcissism on uncivil behaviors of employees; research focus…
View article: The fear of COVID-19 scale: Its structure and measurement invariance across 48 countries.
The fear of COVID-19 scale: Its structure and measurement invariance across 48 countries. Open
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been a source of fear around the world. We asked whether the measurement of this fear is trustworthy and comparable across countries. In particular, we explored the measurement invariance and cross-cultur…
View article: Compliance and Self-Reporting During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Cultural Study of Trust and Self-Conscious Emotions in the United States, Italy, and South Korea
Compliance and Self-Reporting During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Cultural Study of Trust and Self-Conscious Emotions in the United States, Italy, and South Korea Open
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented health crisis. Many governments around the world have responded by implementing lockdown measures of various degrees of intensity. To be effective, these measures must rely on citizens’…
View article: Narcissism and Anger: the Moderating Role of Social Exclusion and the Mediating Role of Hostile Attribution Bias Mechanism
Narcissism and Anger: the Moderating Role of Social Exclusion and the Mediating Role of Hostile Attribution Bias Mechanism Open
The present research (N = 169) examined the relationship between narcissism and anger responses considering the moderating role of social exclusion and the mediating role of hostile attribution bias. For this, social exclusion scenario and…
View article: Examining conspiracy beliefs and COVID-19 in four countries: The role of disgust towards the political system and implications for prosocial behavior
Examining conspiracy beliefs and COVID-19 in four countries: The role of disgust towards the political system and implications for prosocial behavior Open
Since late 2019, the coronavirus SARS-COV-2 responsible for the COVID-19 disease has continued to spread across different regions of the world. As a result, governments have been implementing measures for controlling the disease which rely…
View article: Power distance orientation as an antecedent of individuals’ intentions to engage in radical political action
Power distance orientation as an antecedent of individuals’ intentions to engage in radical political action Open
The cultural dimension of power distance refers to individuals’ acceptance of power inequalities in society. Countries characterized by high power distance at the collective level face more domestic extremism. However, research has yet to …
View article: The role of organizational structure and deviant status in employees’ reactions to and acceptance of workplace deviance
The role of organizational structure and deviant status in employees’ reactions to and acceptance of workplace deviance Open
Purpose This study aims to examine the role of deviant status (lower vs higher rank) and organizational structure (vertical vs horizontal) on individuals’ responses to workplace deviance. Design/methodology/approach Two studies ( N = 472) …
View article: Cultural influences on normative reactions to incivility: comparing individuals from South Korea and Spain
Cultural influences on normative reactions to incivility: comparing individuals from South Korea and Spain Open
Purpose Antecedents and influences of workplace incivility have recently been studied in many areas of research but there is still a lack of consideration for the impact of culture. Theoretical considerations for the present research are b…
View article: The Moderating Effect of Social Rejection on the Relationship between Narcissistic Vulnerability and Depression
The Moderating Effect of Social Rejection on the Relationship between Narcissistic Vulnerability and Depression Open
This study examined the moderating effect of social rejection on the relationship between narcissistic vulnerability, which is one of the characteristics of pathological narcissism, and depression. Before the main experiment, five prelimin…
View article: Compliance and Self-Reporting during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Cultural Study of Trust and Self-Conscious Emotions in the United States, Italy and South Korea
Compliance and Self-Reporting during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Cultural Study of Trust and Self-Conscious Emotions in the United States, Italy and South Korea Open
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented health crisis. Many governments around the world have responded by implementing lockdown measures of various degrees of intensity. To be effective, these measures must rely on citizens'…
View article: Cultural differences in politeness as a function of status relations: Comparing South Korean and British communicators
Cultural differences in politeness as a function of status relations: Comparing South Korean and British communicators Open
Although politeness is an important concern in communications across cultures, a prevalent assumption in psychology is that East Asians are more inclined to be polite than members of other cultural groups due to prevalent cultural norms. Y…
View article: Social Value Orientation and Endorsement of Horizontal and Vertical Individualism and Collectivism: An Exploratory Study Comparing Individuals From North America and South Korea
Social Value Orientation and Endorsement of Horizontal and Vertical Individualism and Collectivism: An Exploratory Study Comparing Individuals From North America and South Korea Open
Individuals' cultural tendencies of horizontal/vertical individualism and collectivism interact with their dispositional traits and contextual factors to shape social interactions. A key dispositional trait is social value orientation (SVO…
View article: On culture, ethics, and hierarchy: How cultural variations in hierarchical relations are manifested in the code of ethics of British and Korean organizations
On culture, ethics, and hierarchy: How cultural variations in hierarchical relations are manifested in the code of ethics of British and Korean organizations Open
The present research examined if cultural differences in the extent to which hierarchical relations dictate individuals' behaviors are embedded in objective institutional regulations. Using quantitative and qualitative analysis, we examine…