The effects of ostracism on perceptions and interpretations of catcalls
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15411560 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maayan Dvir (0000-0002-6589-8275, Purdue University West Lafayette, corresponding author), Janice R Kelly (Purdue University West Lafayette), Kimberly D Williams (0000-0001-7159-1854, Purdue University West Lafayette) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 951-959 |
| Publication date | 2020-12-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Self and Identity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1529-8868 • E-ISSN: 1529-8876 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15298868.2020.1857301 |
| OpenAlex | W3117960850 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 12 |
Ostracism puts individuals in a vulnerable position as they are desperate to regain attention. As a result, ostracized individuals often value attention and acknowledgment. We examined whether ostracism would alter the perception and interpretation of catcalls – lewd statements or whistling by strangers – and whether catcalls would assist in restoring the needs threatened by ostracism. Participants were either included or ostracized, reported need satisfaction, watched a video of a woman being the target of catcalls, and then, evaluated the catcalls and reported need satisfaction again. Men perceived catcalls as more complementary. Ostracism altered women’s perceptions of catcalls, but not men’s. Ostracized women, compared to included women, perceived the catcalls to be less threatening. Additionally, watching the video-assisted ostracized women need fortification
Ostracism · Perception · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |