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Effect of self-efficacy in stereotype activation

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: We examined whether or not self-efficacy plays a role in stereotype-activation effect. We found in Study 1 (N = 46) that compared to being primed with the stereotype of an occupation that required less mental effort (cleaner), participants primed with the stereotype of a highly qualified information technology expert performed better in a general knowledge test. Self-efficacy reliably mediated the effect of stereotype activation on test performance. In Study 2 (N = 46) we found that the group primed with the stereotype of an athlete exhibited greater endurance in a physical test than did those who were primed with the stereotype of a homeless person. These results show that self-efficacy beliefs acted as a mediator in the behavior of the participants.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.5201

Authors: Pei Wang, Pei Zhou, Cheng-Hao Tan, Peng-Cheng Zhang

Institutions: Nanjing Normal University, Shanghai Normal University, Nantong University

Language: English

Topic: Social and Intergroup Psychology

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2606815040

FWCI: 3.48

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