We examined perceptions of cross-class heterosexual couples, that is, couples where couple members differ in social class. Informed by social dominance theory, system justification theory, and equity theory, we predicted that (a) cross- (vs. same-) class couples would be perceived more negatively, (b) cross-class couples with the woman (vs. the man) in the higher class position would be evaluated more negatively, and (c) same-class low-low (vs. high-high) couples would be evaluated more negatively. We examined perceptions of cross-income, cross-education, and cross-occupation status relationships. We found support for our predicted patterns, with some exceptions. In general, high-high class couples were preferred. In three of four studies, a higher-class woman paired with a lower-class man was evaluated most negatively of all couples. Recognition of this prejudice may explain challenges faced by certain couples and couple members; as such, implications for clinicians and counselors are discussed. Further, our research generates directions for future research. Additional online materials for this article are available on PWQ’s website at http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/suppl/10.1177/0361684319878459

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“不要超越自己”：异性恋跨阶级夫妻不受欢迎

我们研究了对跨阶级异性恋夫妻的看法，即夫妻成员在社会阶层上不同的夫妻。受社会支配理论、系统正当化理论和公平理论的启发，我们预测 (a) 跨阶级（vs. 同级）夫妇会被更负面地感知，（b）与女性的跨阶级夫妇（vs. man) 处于较高阶级地位的人会受到更负面的评价，并且 (c) 同级别的低-低（相对于高-高）夫妇会受到更负面的评价。我们研究了对跨收入、跨教育和跨职业地位关系的看法。我们发现支持我们的预测模式，但有一些例外。一般来说，高级别的夫妇是首选。在四项研究中的三项中，上层女性与下层男性在所有夫妻中的评价最为负面。承认这种偏见可以解释某些夫妇和夫妇成员面临的挑战；因此，讨论了对临床医生和咨询师的影响。此外，我们的研究为未来的研究指明了方向。本文的其他在线材料可在 PWQ 的网站上获得，网址为 http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/suppl/10.1177/0361684319878459