Eye images increase generosity, but not for long: the limited effect of a false cue
Has this study been replicated?
The atlas records 1 replication of this study. Recorded outcomes: 1 failed. The earliest on record is from 2021.
Replications
- No effect of 'watching eyes': An attempted replication and extension investigating individual differences, Rotella et al. (2021). Center for Open Science. Outcome recorded: failed.
Given that our study used similar methodology as Sparks and Barclay (2013) [23], we can conclude that we failed to replicate the eyes effect in this study. Participants did not report feeling more observed in the presence of eyes and did not give more money in a dictator game when images of eyes were present compared to the control condition…. That is, we failed to replicate the eyes effect and observation effect. An initial, but underpowered) interaction model suggests…
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Sparks, A., & Barclay, P. (2013). Eye images increase generosity, but not for long: the limited effect of a false cue. Evolution and Human Behavior, 34(5), 317–322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2013.05.001
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