Self-objectification, the phenomenon where individuals view themselves primarily as objects, has been associated with various negative outcomes for women on an individual level, such as sexual dysfunction, depression, and eating disorders. Additionally, it has been suggested that self-objectified women may contribute to upholding the patriarchal system by engaging less in collective action. In 2013, Calogero identified a negative relationship between self-objectification and collective action, mediated by the adoption of gender-specific system justification. The researchers conducted two preregistered direct replications (PDRs) of Calogero’s study, prompted by three failed attempts to replicate the positive correlation between self-objectification and gender-specific system justification in correlational studies. Using a Bayesian approach, the results of the two PDRs supported the null hypothesis. This challenges the perceived role of self-objectified women in perpetuating patriarchy, holding important theoretical implications.

This paper fosters discussion regarding how reproducibility prompts new methodological approach and reflection.

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