Rater wealth predicts perceptions of outgroup competence

Wayne Chan; Robert R. McCrae; Darrin L. Rogers; Amy A. Weimer; David M. Greenberg; Antonio Terracciano

doi:10.1016/j.jrp.2011.08.001

Rater wealth predicts perceptions of outgroup competence

Wayne Chan, Robert R. McCrae, Darrin L. Rogers, Amy A. Weimer, David M. Greenberg, Antonio Terracciano

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Abstract

National income has a pervasive influence on the perception of ingroup stereotypes, with high status and wealthy targets perceived as more competent. In two studies we investigated the degree to which economic wealth of raters related to perceptions of outgroup competence. Raters' economic wealth predicted trait ratings when (1) raters in 48 other cultures rated Americans' competence and (2) Mexican Americans rated Anglo Americans' competence. Rater wealth also predicted ratings of interpersonal warmth on the culture level. In conclusion, raters' economic wealth, either nationally or individually, is significantly associated with perception of outgroup members, supporting the notion that ingroup conditions or stereotypes function as frames of reference in evaluating outgroup traits.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	597-603
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Research in Personality
Volume	45
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2011.08.001
State	Published - Dec 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Competence
Group perceptions
National character
Stereotypes
Wealth

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