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The effects of perceived competence and sociability on electoral outcomes
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Abstract Previous research demonstrated that inferences of competence from the face are good predictors of electoral outcomes (Todorov et al., 2005). In the current work we examined the role of another key dimension in social perception, namely perceived sociability. Results showed that people considered bot... view more
Previous research demonstrated that inferences of competence from the face are good predictors of electoral outcomes (Todorov et al., 2005). In the current work we examined the role of another key dimension in social perception, namely perceived sociability. Results showed that people considered both competence and sociability, as inferred from the face, as related to higher chances of winning the elections. A different pattern emerged in relation to the actual electoral outcomes. Indeed, perceived competence was related to higher chances of winning, whereas perceived sociability was negatively related to electoral success. It is thus shown that these two fundamental dimensions in social perception exert opposite effects on voting behaviors.... view less
Classification
Social Psychology
Free Keywords
Competence; Facial features; Voting behavior; Political elections
Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
Page/Pages
p. 1152-1155
Journal
Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45 (2009) 5
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2009.06.018
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)