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It Matters to Whom You Compare Yourself: The Case of Unrealistic Optimism and Gender-Specific Comparisons.
Kulesza, Wojciech; Dolinski, Dariusz; Suitner, Caterina; Genschow, Oliver; Muniak, Pawel; Izydorczak, Kamil; Salvador Casara, Bruno Gabriel.
  • Kulesza W; Warsaw Faculty, Centre for Research on Social Relations, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Dolinski D; Faculty of Psychology in Wroclaw, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Suitner C; Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
  • Genschow O; Social Cognition Center Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • Muniak P; Warsaw Faculty, Centre for Research on Social Relations, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw, Poland.
  • Izydorczak K; Faculty of Psychology in Wroclaw, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Salvador Casara BG; Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Am J Mens Health ; 17(1): 15579883231152154, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2224080
ABSTRACT
Unrealistic Optimism (UO) appears when comparing participants' risk estimates for themselves with an average peer, which typically results in lower risk estimates for the self. This article reports nuanced effects when comparison varies in terms of the gender of the peer. In three studies (total N = 2,468, representative sample), we assessed people's risk estimates for COVID-19 infections for peers with the same or other gender. If a peer's gender is not taken into account, previous studies were replicated Compared with others, participants perceived themselves as less likely to get infected with COVID-19. Interestingly, this effect was qualified by gender Respondents perceived women as less threatened than men because women are perceived as more cautious and compliant with medical guidelines.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Am J Mens Health Journal subject: Public Health / Health Services Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 15579883231152154

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Am J Mens Health Journal subject: Public Health / Health Services Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 15579883231152154