The Pursuit of Status in Social Groups  

Oleh:

Anderson, Cameron ; Kilduff, Gavin J.

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: Current Directions in Psychological Science vol. 18 no. 05 (Oct. 2009), page 295-298.
Topik: Status; Status Striving; Hierarchy; Power; Groups
Fulltext: 09. The Pursuit of Status in Social Groups.pdf (117.15KB)

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Status differences are ubiquitous and highly consequential. Yet with regard to human social groups, basic questions persist about how status differences develop. In particular, little is known about the processes by which individuals pursue status in social groups. That is, how do individuals compete and jockey for status with their peers? The current paper reviews recent research that helps fill this gap in our knowledge. Specifically, studies of a variety of face-to-face groups show that individuals pursue status by enhancing the apparent value they provide to their group. Individuals compete for status not by bullying and intimidating others, as some theorists have proposed, but by behaving in ways that suggest high levels of competence, generosity, and commitment to the group.

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