The power and omnipotence of voices: subordination and entrapment by voices and significant others

Key Points

• The research aims to explore how perceptions of social rank affect interactions with voices and significant others.
• Surveyed individuals to assess their perceptions of social rank and group identification.
• Analyzed the relationship between appraisals of voice frequency/volume and perceived power dynamics.
• Found a significant correlation between perceived social rank and the appraisal of voice characteristics.
• Identified that higher perceived power of voices leads to greater feelings of subordination.