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  • Social Psychology
  • Behavioral Economics

Background:

  • Interpersonal objectification, viewing individuals as mere instruments, is a widespread issue.
  • Understanding the societal factors driving objectification is crucial for promoting positive social interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causal link between subjective economic inequality and interpersonal objectification.
  • To examine the mediating role of a calculative mindset in this relationship.
  • To assess the downstream consequences of inequality-driven objectification on prosociality and exploitation.

Main Methods:

  • Five studies (N=1183) utilized correlational and experimental designs.
  • Participants' perceptions of economic inequality and objectification were measured.
  • A calculative mindset was assessed and manipulated.
  • Prosociality and exploitative intentions were evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Perceived economic inequality positively correlated with objectification.
  • Subjective economic inequality causally increased objectification, mediated by a calculative mindset.
  • Reducing the calculative mindset attenuated the effect of inequality on objectification.
  • Increased objectification led to decreased prosociality and increased exploitation.

Conclusions:

  • Subjective economic inequality is a significant driver of interpersonal objectification.
  • A calculative mindset acts as a key mechanism linking inequality to objectification.
  • Inequality-driven objectification negatively impacts interpersonal behaviors, fostering exploitation over prosociality.