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Self-affirmation interventions can improve cognitive function and decision-making for individuals experiencing poverty. This strategy helps mitigate the negative effects of poverty stigma, encouraging greater program participation.

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  • Social Psychology
  • Behavioral Economics
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • Poverty is associated with universal stigma, leading to perceptions of incompetence and social exclusion.
  • This stigma can negatively impact cognitive performance and deter individuals from accessing beneficial programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of self-affirmation in mitigating the stigma of poverty.
  • To assess the impact of self-affirmation on cognitive functions and program utilization among low-income individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted randomized field experiments with low-income individuals at an inner-city soup kitchen.
  • Employed an oral self-affirmation procedure where participants described a success or proud personal experience.
  • Compared outcomes between self-affirmed and non-affirmed participants.

Main Results:

  • Self-affirmed participants demonstrated enhanced executive control and higher fluid intelligence.
  • Affirmed individuals showed increased willingness to utilize benefits programs.
  • The intervention's effects were not linked to mood changes and did not impact wealthy participants.

Conclusions:

  • Self-affirmation serves as an effective strategy to improve cognitive performance and decision-making in impoverished populations.
  • Findings suggest significant policy implications for poverty alleviation and support programs.