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Psychological ownership: Actors' and observers' perspectives
Carey K Morewedge1, Liad Weiss2
1Questrom School of Business, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA morewedg@bu.edu; https://www.bu.edu/questrom/profile/carey-morewedge/.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|October 9, 2023
Summary
Psychological ownership perceptions can differ between self and others. Understanding these actor-observer differences is key to resolving conflicting views on what belongs to "me," "us," or "them."
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Psychological ownership is a fundamental human experience.
- Understanding ownership perceptions for self versus others is crucial for social interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate potential differences in how psychological ownership is evaluated by actors (self) and observers (others).
- To explore the implications of these differences for the concept of ownership and conflict resolution.
Main Methods:
- This study likely involved experimental designs or surveys comparing self-reported ownership with observer-reported ownership.
- Analysis focused on identifying similarities and discrepancies in ownership judgments.
Main Results:
- Preliminary findings suggest that psychological ownership judgments can indeed vary between self and others.
- These variations highlight the subjective nature of ownership and the influence of perspective.
Conclusions:
- Differences in how actors and observers perceive psychological ownership warrant further investigation.
- Addressing these perceptual discrepancies is important for understanding interpersonal dynamics and resolving ownership-related conflicts.
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