Table 6 Psychophysiological responses as a function of economic system justification (ESJ) and video type in Studies 3–5 and IDA.
From: Economic system justification predicts muted emotional responses to inequality
Corrugator activity (µV) | Levator activity (µV) | Skin conductance level (µS) | Positive affect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Study 3 (N = 42) | ||||
Homeless Video (H) | 1.368 (0.671)* | 0.781 (0.549) | 0.399 (0.197)* | −15.157(2.841)*** |
ESJ × H | −1.507 (0.736)* | −2.458 (−1.572) | −0.567 (0.256)* | 4.693 (2.390)† |
Study 4 (N = 37) | ||||
Homeless Video (H) | 3.895 (0.853)*** | 1.645 (0.655)* | – | −9.656 (3.579)** |
ESJ × H | −1.735 (0.742)* | −0.281 (0.631) | – | −0.176 (4.442) |
Study 5 (N = 76) | ||||
Homeless Video (H) | 3.245 (0.438)*** | 0.893 (0.503)† | 0.543 (0.171)** | −7.407 (1.352)*** |
ESJ × H | −0.896 (0.486)† | 1.171 (1.132) | −0.449 (0.211)* | 0.239 (1.639) |
Integrative data analysis (N = 155) | ||||
Homeless Video (H) | 2.831 (0.389)*** | 1.077 (0.347)** | 0.406 (0.123)** | −10.328 (1.615)*** |
ESJ × H | −1.192 (0.355)*** | −0.651 (0.588) | −0.472 (0.145)** | 0.431 (1.769) |
