When Bad Is Better Than Good : The Attenuating Effect of Agency on the Positive Bias in Judgments of Others’ True Self
- 주제어 (키워드) true self , agency , social perception , authenticity
- 발행기관 서강대학교 일반대학원
- 지도교수 김진형
- 발행년도 2025
- 학위수여년월 2025. 2
- 학위명 석사
- 학과 및 전공 일반대학원 심리학과
- 실제 URI http://www.dcollection.net/handler/sogang/000000079868
- UCI I804:11029-000000079868
- 본문언어 영어
- 저작권 서강대학교 논문은 저작권 보호를 받습니다.
초록 (요약문)
Research suggests that the true self is inherently moral and positive. The present studies investigated agency as another aspect of the true self. Across three studies (N = 1,121), I examined the role of agency in true self-perception. Study 1 found that autonomous changes, whether self-restrained or impulsive, are viewed as more reflective of the true self than non-autonomous changes. Studies 2 and 3 examined whether people would judge one has discovered their true self if an action is autonomously made even when its outcome is negative (vs. non-autonomous action with a positive outcome). Although Study 2 did not show the importance of agency where the action involved a limited choice (i.e., field trip), Study 3 found supporting evidence where the action involved a life decision (i.e., career choice). Moreover, Study 3 introduced a neutral condition (choice with external support) to contrast perceived levels of agency. Results showed that a choice with high-agency were rated as most reflective of the true self, followed by moderate and low-agency choices. Overall, highly autonomous actions were seen as more aligned with the true self, regardless of outcomes. The current research offers valuable insight into the place of agency in the true self.
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INTRODUCTION 1
True Self Judgment 3
Agency and True Self Judgment 5
Overview of the Present Study 9
STUDY 1 10
Method 11
Results 14
Discussion 16
STUDY 2 17
Method 17
Results 21
Discussion 24
STUDY 3 25
Method 26
Results 30
Discussion 33
GENERAL DISCUSSION 34
Limitations and Future Directions 37
Conclusion 38
REFERENCES 40
