APS

30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

Objectification of Helpful Others: A Regulatory Focus Perspective

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · Social

  • Chin Ming Hui
    Chinese University of Hong Kong

Abstract

This paper examines how motivations for security (prevention) and growth (promotion) may influence dehumanization of the instrumental others. The results show that when prevention-focused, individuals are more likely to dehumanize the helpful others.

Motivation

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