Angelica Bell

Power Posing, Sensation Seeking and Risk Preference

Introduction

Power posing, sensation seeking and risk preference. This study examines power posing, sensation seeking, and risk preference. Sensation seeking significantly impacts risk behavior, while power posing's influence is not supported.

Abstract

Past literature pertaining to power posing has identified it as a factor in risk preference and behaviour, although there have been difficulties in replicating these findings. Sensation seeking, a trait often associated with risk behaviour is examined in relation with power posing. A 2X2 factorial design for sensation seeking and power posing is used to analyse their influence on risk preference. A significant main effect for sensation seeking in risk preference was found, f (1, 28) = 20.46, p < .05, η²= .42. No main effect of power posing nor interaction between power posing and sensation seeking was found. Limitations and possible explanations for the lack of significant findings, as well as implications and possibilities for future research are discussed.

Review

This study rigorously examines the interplay between power posing, sensation seeking, and risk preference, addressing a critical gap in the literature concerning the replicability of power posing effects. Utilizing a 2x2 factorial design, the authors set out to investigate the individual contributions and potential interaction of these factors on risk-taking behavior. A substantial and statistically significant main effect was found for sensation seeking on risk preference (f (1, 28) = 20.46, p < .05, η²= .42), robustly confirming its role as a key predictor of risk behavior. This finding alone provides valuable empirical support for the established link between sensation seeking and an individual's willingness to engage in risky choices. However, the research notably found no significant main effect for power posing on risk preference, nor any interaction effect between power posing and sensation seeking. This absence of findings for power posing is particularly salient given the abstract's reference to prior replication difficulties in the field. While these are null results, they are highly informative, contributing to the evolving understanding of power posing's boundaries and potential limitations. Such findings are crucial for refining theoretical models and preventing the overgeneralization of effects that may lack consistent empirical support across various contexts. The abstract's intention to discuss limitations and possible explanations for the non-significant power posing findings is a commendable practice that fosters scientific transparency and rigor. Furthermore, the strong effect size reported for sensation seeking (η²= .42) underscores its robust influence and warrants further investigation into its mechanisms and applications. The authors' plan to outline implications and possibilities for future research is essential, as it will guide subsequent studies in exploring potential moderating variables or alternative methodological approaches that might clarify the conditions under which power posing, or its absence, genuinely impacts risk-taking.

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