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This editorial investigates how people perceive and misperceive inequalities in society, focusing on economic disparity.

Editorial: (Mis)perceptions of inequality as a social issue

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This editorial investigates how people perceive and misperceive inequalities in society, focusing on economic disparity.
Analyzes 11 articles spanning multiple methodological approaches including surveys and experiments.
Focuses on perceptions of both economic and group-based inequality across various countries.
Reviews the role of psychological and contextual factors influencing perceptions of inequality.
Many individuals misperceive their socioeconomic positions, often underestimating or overestimating their status.
Perceptions of inequality are shaped significantly by subjective beliefs and the media context individuals are exposed to.
Misconceptions about inequality impact attitudes toward justice, support for redistribution, and overall well-being.

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Editorial reviews misconceptions of inequality, exploring their impacts and origins in diverse contexts.

Kulić et al. (2026) studied this question.

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