Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Emulation versus envy: Jewish managerial stereotypes in China. |
| Authors: |
Keller J; School of Management and Governance, University of New South Wales., Shan W; S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences. |
| Source: |
The American psychologist [Am Psychol] 2026 May-Jun; Vol. 81 (4), pp. 503-515. |
| Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
| Language: |
English |
| Journal Info: |
Publisher: American Psychological Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0370521 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1935-990X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0003066X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): |
Original Publication: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association |
| MeSH Terms: |
Jews*/psychology , Judaism*/psychology , Stereotyping*, Humans ; China ; Male ; Adult ; Female |
| Abstract: |
Does the perception of Jewish financial success trigger antisemitism? In three studies using both qualitative and quantitative methods, we found that the answer in China was no. In Study 1, we examined Chinese popular discourse on Jewish businesses and found that Jewish managers were seen as models to emulate for both instrumental success and ethical conduct. In Study 2, a survey of Chinese white-collar workers showed a similar pattern: Managerial behaviors perceived as Jewish were rated as more profitable and ethical than those perceived as more Chinese. In Study 3, through an investment-scenario experiment, Chinese participants rated businesses with managers described as adhering to Chinese views of Jewish managerial behavior as more profitable and ethical, and these evaluations were mediated by the extent to which participants perceived the behavior as "Jewish." These results offer insights into how cultural context shapes perceptions of Jewish financial success as either a source of envy or of emulation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Grant Information: |
Singapore Ministry of Education |
| Entry Date(s): |
Date Created: 20260604 Date Completed: 20260608 Latest Revision: 20260608 |
| Update Code: |
20260608 |
| DOI: |
10.1037/amp0001712 |
| PMID: |
42241071 |
| Database: |
MEDLINE |