The Effect of Social Comparability between Donor and Recipient on Recipient's Reactions to Aid.

Abstract

The study explored the effect of social comparability between the donor and the recipient on the recipient's self-perception and his perception of the donor. A 2 x 2 between-subjects design was employed in which aid-no aid and social comparison-non-social comparison were the experimental factors. The results indicate that receiving aid from a social comparison other had a negative effect on the recipient's situational self-esteem and self-confidence, while aid from a non-comparison other had a positive effect. The results are interpreted as indicating an internal attribution of failure, and hence a threat to self-esteem, when aid is given by a social comparison other. (Author Modified Abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0759731

Entities

People

  • Arie Nadler
  • Jeffrey D. Fisher

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Mental Processes
  • Perception

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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