Beware of names: Validating name-based status and gender cues in Italy, Germany, and the United States
Published online on April 16, 2026
Abstract
Acta Sociologica, Ahead of Print.
First and last names are frequently used in experimental research to signal group memberships such as gender, ethnicity, or social status. In other cases, names are included to enhance the realism of experiments, under the assumption that they do not ...
First and last names are frequently used in experimental research to signal group memberships such as gender, ethnicity, or social status. In other cases, names are included to enhance the realism of experiments, under the assumption that they do not ...