Eric Mercadante

Biography

Eric's research investigates how and why people act unethically in pursuit of indicators of success (e.g., wealth, power, status). He addresses these topics from the perspective of both the individual success-seekers, with a focus on the interplay between personality and emotion, and the observers who evaluate those individuals and their behaviors, from close colleagues to society at large.

Academic Background

PhD, 2023
University of British Columbia

MA, 2019
University of British Columbia

BA, Psychology, 2017
Northwestern University

Selected Publications

Mercadante, E. J., & Tracey, J. L. (2024)
How does it feel to be greedy? The role of pride in avaricious acquisition.
Journal of Personality, 92(2), 565–583.

Mercadante, E. J., Heine, S. J., & Aquino, K. (2023)
Leadership in the eye of the beholder: Follower self-esteem is associated with divergent perceptions of leadership ability for dominant and prestigious leaders.
Journal of Personality, 91, 1253–1270.

Mercadante, E. J., Tracy, J. L., & Götz, F. M. (2023)
Greed communication predicts the approval and reach of US senators’ tweets.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 120(11), e2218680120.