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Relational Self-construal and Decision Making in Interpersonal Contexts

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ID15411376
AuthorsJonathan S Gore (0000-0001-8794-0043, Eastern Kentucky University, corresponding author), Susan E Cro (0000-0002-9368-4397, Iowa State University)
Year2010
Volume10
Issue2
Pages185-202
Publication date2010-05-11
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueSelf and Identity (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1529-8868 • E-ISSN: 1529-8876
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15298861003684390
OpenAlexW1976691694
LanguageEN
Citations received10
References cited28

People with highly relational self-construals define themselves based on their close relationships. In two studies, these individuals were expected to be less inclined than others to view the outcomes of conflicts as only benefiting one person (i.e., a zero-sum perception). In Study 1, 294 participants completed a measure of relational self-construal, read hypothetical conflicts of interest and evaluated various courses of action. Results indicated less zero-sum perceptions among high relationals than among lows. In Study 2, 173 participants evaluated their own conflict of interest with either a close or distant other. Results revealed that high relationals evaluated the outcome positively when their decision favored a close other. These results demonstrate high relationals' tendency to integrate their interests with others

Action (physics · Construal level theory · Construals · Interdependence · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal perception · Outcome (game theory · Perception · Self construal · Social perception · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Cultural Differences and Values · Psychology · Social Psychology

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