Biography
I am a postdoctoral researcher in Social Psychology at the University of Granada. My research focuses on two lines. The first one, on the psychosocial effects of economic inequality on luxury, conspicuous and statutory consumption, as well as, possible psychological (anxiety and status seeking) or ideological (meritocracy) mechanisms involved. The second, on gender stereotypes, sexism in advertising and its effects on the maintenance of inequality and gender violence.
Main interests
- Study of social inequality and its relationship with consumption processes.
- Relationship between the preference for conspicuous and statutory consumption, according to the perception of inequality.
- Study of spending and saving patterns as a function of the level of social inequality.
- Relationship between status anxiety, status seeking and statutory purchase.
Contact
Training and professional career
2022 (Ongoing)
Postdoctoral Researcher
Universidad de Granada
2022
PhD in Psychology
Universidad de Granada
2008
Master's Degree in Psychology of Social Intervention
Universidad de Granada
2001
Degree in Psychology
Universidad Católica de Colombia
Publications
2023
Velandia-Morales, A., Rodríguez-Bailón, R., & Martínez, R. (2023). Efecto normativo de la desigualdad económica: evidencias empíricas sobre el consumo conspicuo. International Journal of Social Psychology, Revista de Psicología Social, 38(2), 412-455.https://doi.org/10.1080/02134748.2023.2181611
2022
Velandia-Morales A., Rodríguez-Bailón R., Martínez R. (2022). Economic inequality increases the preference for status consumption. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, Article 809101. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.809101