Image theory was tested in the context of Italian/American relationships. Participants were Italian students. In addition to the images of ally, barbarian, imperialist, enemy, a new image was suggested: that of father. We predicted that political orientation would affect the structural perceptions (goal compatibility, relative power, relative status), and, as a consequence, the image of Americans: right-wing participants should prefer the images of father and ally, while left-wing participants should associate Americans with barbarian. Findings generally supported our predictions; also the figure of father obtained some support. The theoretical and practical implications of results are discussed.
Capozza, D., Trifiletti, E., Vezzali, L., & Andrighetto, L. (2009). Americans are barbarians or allies? Images of Americans in the Italian social context. BASIC AND APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, 31(1), 60-68 [10.1080/01973530802659893].
Citazione: | Capozza, D., Trifiletti, E., Vezzali, L., & Andrighetto, L. (2009). Americans are barbarians or allies? Images of Americans in the Italian social context. BASIC AND APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, 31(1), 60-68 [10.1080/01973530802659893]. | |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico | |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica | |
Titolo: | Americans are barbarians or allies? Images of Americans in the Italian social context | |
Autori: | Capozza, D; Trifiletti, E; Vezzali, L; Andrighetto, L | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | gen-2009 | |
Lingua: | English | |
Rivista: | BASIC AND APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01973530802659893 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |