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The personal sense of power.
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In studies involving a total of 1,141 participants and nine different samples, it is found that the personal sense of power was coherent within social contexts and was affected not only by sociostructural factors but also by personality variables such as dominance.Abstract:
Scholars who examine the psychological effects of power have often argued that possessing power shapes individual behavior because it instills an elevated sense of power. However, little is known about the personal sense of power because very few studies have examined it empirically. In studies involving a total of 1,141 participants and nine different samples, we found that the personal sense of power was coherent within social contexts; for example, individuals who believed that they can get their way in a group also believed that they can influence fellow group members' attitudes and opinions. The personal sense of power was also moderately consistent across relationships but showed considerable relationship specificity; for example, individuals' personal sense of power vis-a-vis their friend tended to be distinct but moderately related to their personal sense of power vis-a-vis their parent. And the personal sense of power was affected not only by sociostructural factors (e.g., social position, status) but also by personality variables such as dominance.read more
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Power and satisfaction in marriage: A review and critique.
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Conflict and power
Robert Elias,Jennifer Turpin +1 more
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Types of Power and Status
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TL;DR: In this article, the major types of power and status and variable characteristics relevant for their investigation are discussed, and some factors influencing the amount of power are analyzed, and certain characteristics of the power relation are discussed.
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When the Boss Feels Inadequate Power, Incompetence, and Aggression
Nathanael J. Fast,Serena Chen +1 more
TL;DR: Findings suggest that (a) power paired with self-perceived incompetence leads to aggression, and (b) this aggressive response is driven by feelings of ego defensiveness.