Paper
Self-enhancement and belief perseverance
Published May 1, 2008 · Corey L Guenther, M. Alicke
Journal of Experimental Social Psychology
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Actors exhibit less perseverance on negative feedback when maintaining a favorable self-image, as their motivation to maintain a favorable self-image may reduce the impact of discredited feedback.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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