Does Belief in a Just World Mediate the Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Third-Party Intervention? A Scenario-Based Experimental Study

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint

Authors: Jing-Ying Wu
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Abstract

This study aims to examine the psychological mechanism linking subjective socioeconomic status (SES) to third-party intervention in moral conflict situations. Drawing on just-world theory, we hypothesize that individuals with higher subjective SES are more likely to endorse a stronger belief in a just world (BJW), which in turn may influence their willingness to intervene when witnessing injustice affecting others. Specifically, BJW is proposed as a key mediator between SES and third-party intervention behavior.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Social and Intergroup Psychology Social Power and Status Dynamics Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
27 January 2026
Language
ZH
Document type
Preprint