Effects of acquired and claimed self-handicapping on receivers' impressions

Abstract

Conducted 2 perceptual experiments on the effects of self-handicapping on receivers' impressions related to the self-handicapper's ability and on receivers' attraction for the self-handicapper. Human Ss: 35 normal male and female Japanese adults (undergraduate students) (Exp 1). 40 normal male and female Japanese adults (undergraduate students and junior college students) (Exp 2). Two independent variables were manipulated in a 2 by 2 factorial design: (1) acquired self-handicapping (present vs absent) and (2) claimed self-handicapping (present vs absent). The effects of self-handicapping strategies on perceptions of performance level, ability, liking, personality familiarity, and personality traits were assessed. (English abstract) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved)