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Comparisons and perceived deprivation in ethnic minority settings

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posted on 2023-06-07, 17:47 authored by Hanna Zagefka, Rupert Brown
Two studies investigated comparison choices among ethnic minorities and majorities. The perceived status of the self vis-vis different comparison targets also was assessed. Antecedents and consequences of comparisons and relative deprivation were examined. Predictions were derived from social comparison, stigma, social identity, and relative deprivation research. Two surveys were conducted, one in London with mainly Asian participants (N = 235) and one in Germany with Turkish and Aussiedler participants (N = 166) and German majority members (N = 351). Participants preferred intragroup and temporal comparisons (with other ingroup members and with the self in the past) to various types of cross-group comparisons (with outgroup members). Perceived similarity and contact with a target positively predicted interest in comparing with this target, and perceived higher status of the target was a negative predictor. Some evidence was found that feelings of deprivation depend on comparison choices. Deprivation negatively predicted self-esteem and life satisfaction. Deprivation and group identification were negatively correlated.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

ISSN

0146-1672

Issue

4

Volume

31

Page range

467-482

Pages

15.0

Department affiliated with

  • Psychology Publications

Notes

Senior author:Zagefka was Brown's research student.

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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