Research
Neural
In the high social status condition, participants reported greater feelings of pride and powerfulness (p=0.05 for the game, p=0.08 for the meal).
Understanding the psychological effects of social status can help practitioners address eating behaviors.
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When placed in the high social status condition, participants reported greater feelings of pride and powerfulness following the game of Monopoly™ ( p =0.05) and their lunch meal ( p =0.08).
Why this rating
Based on the randomized crossover study design.
Source
The Effects of Experimentally Manipulating Social Status on Acute Eating Behavior: A Randomized, Crossover Pilot Study
Michelle I. Cardel et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2016
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