STEREOTYPICAL ATTRIBUTIONS OF WARMTH AND ABILITY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The present study tests the two-dimensional model of stereotype content proposed by Fiske, Cudy, Glick and Xu (2002) among 121 Costa Rican students. Results show that warmth and ability represent two underling principles of the stereotypical perception of social groups. Both, warmth and ability differentiate four stereotypical perceptions (paternalistic stereotypes, contemptuous prejudice, envious stereotypes and admiration), and relate to different perceptions, evaluations, and emotions that regulate social interactions.