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Interpersonal hierarchy expectation: introduction of a new construct.
1Department of Psychology, Northeastern University. m.schmidmast@psychologie.unizh.ch
Journal of Personality Assessment
|May 24, 2005
Summary
People expecting social hierarchies, known as interpersonal hierarchy expectation (IHE), tend to perceive them in relationships and interactions. This finding is based on studies using the Interpersonal Hierarchy Expectation Scale (IHES).
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Individual differences significantly influence social perception.
- Understanding expectations in social interactions is crucial for predicting behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce and validate the construct of interpersonal hierarchy expectation (IHE).
- Develop a reliable self-report measure for IHE (the IHES).
- Examine the predictive validity of IHE on interpersonal perception.
Main Methods:
- Developed and administered the Interpersonal Hierarchy Expectation Scale (IHES).
- Conducted 5 studies with 581 undergraduate participants.
- Utilized self-report personality measures and hierarchy perception assessments.
Main Results:
- Individuals with higher interpersonal hierarchy expectations perceived hierarchies more frequently.
- The IHES demonstrated a reliable and valid measure of the IHE construct.
- IHE was significantly correlated with interpersonal perception.
Conclusions:
- Interpersonal hierarchy expectation is a valid individual difference construct.
- The IHES is a practical tool for measuring IHE.
- Findings have implications for understanding social behavior, personality, and in applied settings like personnel selection.