JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Personality and Social Psychology Study Findings Have Been Reported by Investigators at Columbia University (Construal Level Stereotypes: Perceived Differences In Groups' Abstract Versus Concrete Cognitive Tendencies).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on research examining how individuals perceive different social groups in terms of their cognitive tendencies to think concretely or abstractly, known as construal level stereotypes. Conducted by researchers from Columbia University, the study involved 3,963 U.S. adult participants and revealed that these stereotypes are linked to broader perceptions of competence, agency, and power. The findings suggest that construal level stereotypes can influence behaviors related to discrimination, particularly in resource allocation and employee selection decisions. The research contributes to the fields of social cognition and stereotyping, highlighting significant societal implications. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:191057559
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