{"title":"Individual differences in responses to hedonic versus utilitarian advertisements.","authors":"Sneha Gupta, Melanie C Green","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2501536","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2501536","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study sought to extend an understanding of how individual differences related to hedonic (pleasure-oriented) purchase goals affect persuasion and ad liking. Specifically, we investigated the effect of differences in consumers' hedonic versus utilitarian goals and the desire to engage in purchase-related conversations (conversational tendencies) on responses to advertisements with either a hedonic or utilitarian focus. We also examined feelings of missing out as a factor that leads to a preference for hedonic messaging. Our experiment (<i>N</i> = 286) measured consumer goals and conversational tendencies and then randomly assigned participants to see either a hedonic or utilitarian ad. Hedonic goal seekers and those with a greater fear of missing out showed a higher preference for hedonic advertisements, but conversational tendencies (the tendency to talk about the purchase category) did not create a difference in ad preference.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"368-379"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144136243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring schadenfreude from the perspectives of deservingness and terror management theories.","authors":"Bağdat Deniz Kaynak, Derya Hasdağ","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2538228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00224545.2025.2538228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>One of the most important characteristics of the human species is its tendency to collaborate with others and help them in times of adversity. However, some individuals may experience pleasure from the negative events that happen to others, known as schadenfreude. This study investigates schadenfreude within the frameworks of deservingness and terror management theories. An experimental study utilizing a 2 × 2 between-subjects factorial design was conducted with 247 participants (150 females, 97 males), and they were randomly assigned to four conditions. Participants' schadenfreude levels were measured through vignettes following deservingness and mortality salience manipulations. Findings indicated that participants felt more schadenfreude toward individuals who achieved success undeservedly (low deservingness) than those who achieved it deservedly (high deservingness). However, there was no significant main effect of mortality salience nor significant interaction effects. The results suggest that deservingness is a crucial variable for understanding schadenfreude, while mortality salience does not show a significant effect.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":"166 4","pages":"437-449"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148297076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
João Gabriel Modesto, Ronaldo Pilati, Bruno H O Ferreira, Luiza Aristides, Marília Mesquita Resende, Juliana B Porto, Cícero Roberto Pereira
{"title":"\"We are the most corrupt country\": Brazilian inferiority complex and corruption.","authors":"João Gabriel Modesto, Ronaldo Pilati, Bruno H O Ferreira, Luiza Aristides, Marília Mesquita Resende, Juliana B Porto, Cícero Roberto Pereira","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2554658","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2554658","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The \"Complexo de Vira-Lata\" (CVL) is a unique, special, and extreme form of ingroup bias in which Brazilians behave as if they want to antithetically devalue their national ingroup. In this research, we investigate how the CVL contributes to understanding corruption perception among Brazilians. Across two studies (Study 1: <i>n</i> = 162; Study 2: <i>n</i> = 1200), we found that participants showed a CVL effect by consistently perceiving Brazil as more corrupt than European (Studies 1 and 2) and African countries (Study 2). Moreover, this effect was enhanced in participants who endorsed the \"Brazilian <i>jeitinho</i>\" (a behavioral strategy often used for social navigation) and diminished in participants with stronger national identification. These results suggest that CVL is relevant for understanding perceptions of corruption in Brazil.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"737-750"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145056011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The politics of the paranormal: the relationship between paranormal beliefs and right-wing ideology.","authors":"Alexander Jedinger, Pascal Siegers","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2026.2632337","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00224545.2026.2632337","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the relationship between paranormal beliefs and right-wing ideology in a German quota sample (<i>N</i> = 1,139). We also explored whether individual differences in intuitive versus analytical cognitive styles explain these relationships. Results indicated that higher scores on right-wing authoritarianism (RWA) and social dominance orientation (SDO), but not right-wing identity, were positively associated with paranormal beliefs. However, both right-wing ideology and intuitive versus analytical thinking independently contributed to paranormal belief endorsement. The results suggest that right-wing ideology plays an important role in understanding paranormal beliefs. While cognitive styles are also relevant, they do not explain the affinity of right-wing individuals for paranormal phenomena.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"846-861"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146776577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jamie Cummins, Kate Faasse, Suzanne G Helfer, Andrew L Geers
{"title":"The development of an implicit measure of treatment expectations.","authors":"Jamie Cummins, Kate Faasse, Suzanne G Helfer, Andrew L Geers","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2024.2376538","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00224545.2024.2376538","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In three preregistered studies, we investigated whether implicit treatment expectations, using a relational implicit measure (the MT-PEP), vary between participants provided opposing information about novel medical treatments (Studies 1 and 2) or who responded based on normative beliefs toward common over-the-counter drugs (Study 3). The studies revealed large Cohen's d effect sizes of both novel and well-known treatment information within the implicit measure. The studies also provide evidence of convergent validity, with MT-PEP scores associated with explicit beliefs about medicine and over-the-counter drug familiarity. Implicit treatment expectations can be assessed and offer a novel tool for the intersection of social psychology and medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"137-153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The interplay of identity fusion, social norms, and pro-environmental behavior: an exploration using the dictator game.","authors":"Nicolas Spatola","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2024.2420039","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00224545.2024.2420039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This research investigated how identity fusion with environmental issues interacts with social norms to shape pro-environmental behaviors, elucidating the psychological structure underlying environmental ideological engagement. Building upon a measure of identity fusion that captures both relational and doctrinal components of Zmigrod ideology framework, we found that higher identity fusion positively predicted donations to an environmental association in a Dictator Game paradigm. Importantly, results revealed an interaction between identity fusion and norm source on donation amounts. For individuals lower in environmental identity fusion, pro-environmental norms had a greater impact when originating from a source sharing their worldview (low-fused) compared to a distant group (high-fused). However, for individuals with high fusion, norm source proximity did not significantly impact donations. By illuminating this interplay between the relational and doctrinal facets of ideological thinking, this research advances understanding of the social and psychological motivators of environmental actions. These findings highlight the importance of considering identity alignment and social dynamics in fostering ecological engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"172-187"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"\"You're No Good - I'm kicking You Out!\" Ostracizing Burdensome Group Members.","authors":"James H Wirth, Eric D Wesselmann","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2572661","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2572661","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Why do individuals ostracize (exclude and ignore) others despite ostracism's unpleasantness for both the person being ostracized (a target) and the person doing the ostracism (a source)? Our research addressed one reason why individuals ostracize others: removing burdensome others due to their being poor exchange partners. Specifically, we found participants ostracized a virtual ball-toss player who was burdensome due to taking an excessive amount of time to throw the ball. This ostracism occurred despite potential moderating factors (e.g. having a poor internet connection). The quick response to ostracizing a burdensome other may stem from experiencing psychological pain as an alarm. To silence the alarm, individuals appear to ostracize the burdensome other. Most research on sources focuses on this immediate response; future research might apply a stage model to investigate the source's reflexive (immediate) and then reflective (delayed) responses.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"104-115"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145368807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Labeling effects for the poor: the role of labels on dehumanization of the poor and opposition to welfare policies.","authors":"Erica L Granz Nack, Mason D Burns","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2480196","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2480196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Numerous terms are frequently used to refer to poor people (i.e. \"needy,\" \"impoverished\"). Despite ostensibly used to refer to the same social category, little research has investigated how different labels impact perceptions of the poor. Three studies investigated how different labels for poor people differentially predicted dehumanization of the poor and, in turn, opposition to welfare. Study 1 identified (from 20) labels that participants indicated similar familiarity and referred to the same social category but differed in valence. Studies 2 and 3 had participants indicate their dehumanizing perceptions of poor people varying in label and indicate their support for welfare programs. Results indicated that \"Broke\" people were dehumanized more than \"In Need\" people despite referring to the same social category. In turn, greater dehumanization predicted less support for welfare policies designed to benefit the poor. Discussion surrounds the importance of understanding the language surrounding discussions of the poor and welfare.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"204-222"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143694171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consequences of Ostracism and Potential Interventions to Mitigate Its Negative Outcomes.","authors":"Zhansheng Chen, Yunqian Fiona Tian, Qiwen Feng, Kai-Tak Poon","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2572653","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00224545.2025.2572653","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ostracism, being ignored and excluded, thwarts the fundamental need to belong and has significant psychological and social consequences. Influenced by Kipling D. Williams's seminal work, our research on ostracism has primarily focused on its negative consequences and uncovered underlying mechanisms and moderators. First, we reviewed our findings around the three stages (i.e. reflexive, reflective, and resignation stages) outlined by Williams's temporal need-threat model. Next, we discussed potential approaches to alleviate adverse consequences of ostracism by drawing from our findings on mediating and moderating factors in four categories: need fortification, reframing ostracism experience, addressing negative outcomes, and bolstering individual resilience. Finally, we proposed future research directions regarding potential interventions to mitigate the negative outcomes of ostracism.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":"166 1","pages":"72-82"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145851155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing the social media self-presentation discrepancy scale (SMSDS): psychological and social implications of self-presentation and impression management strategies.","authors":"İsmail Kusci, Vedat Bakır","doi":"10.1080/00224545.2026.2630716","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00224545.2026.2630716","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to develop the Social Media Self-Presentation Discrepancy Scale (SMSDS) to assess individuals' tendencies to present themselves differently from their real selves in social media environments. The theoretical framework of the study was grounded in Goffman's theory of self-presentation, Higgins' self-discrepancy theory, and Leary's impression management model. Through exploratory (<i>n</i> = 243) and confirmatory (<i>n</i> = 409) factor analyses, the scale's structural integrity was established, revealing a three-factor structure comprising Reality Distortion and Exaggeration, Idealized Self-Presentation, and Strategic Impression Management. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency, and its construct validity and measurement invariance were supported through various statistical analyses. The SMSDS offers a functional assessment tool for evaluating psychological aspects of social media use, identifying risky digital behaviors among young users, and designing intervention programs targeting digital self-presentation. The findings contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the multidimensional nature of self-presentation strategies on social media at both theoretical and applied levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":48205,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Psychology","volume":" ","pages":"578-600"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146203497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}