Socioeconomic status linked to negative self-perceptions, says new psychology study.

New research suggests that individuals with lower socioeconomic status (SES) tend to have negative perceptions about how others see them, believing others see them as colder and less competent. The study found that people with lower SES tend to have a more negative perception of themselves and their worth compared to those with higher SES. However, regardless of SES, people were perceived as equally warm and competent by others. The findings have implications for understanding the impact of SES on social cognition and its potential role in perpetuating material inequalities.