US host nationals' attitudes toward Japanese: the role of communication and relational solidarity in the intergroup contact hypothesis

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 584-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makiko Imamura ◽  
Yan Bing Zhang ◽  
Cheongmi Shim
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Contact Hypothesis ◽  
Relational Solidarity

Reducing Prejudice Through Narratives

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 185-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Moyer-Gusé ◽  
Katherine R. Dale ◽  
Michelle Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Contact Hypothesis ◽  
Muslim Americans ◽  
Intergroup Anxiety ◽  
Intergroup Interactions

Abstract. Recent extensions to the contact hypothesis reveal that different forms of contact, such as mediated intergroup contact, can reduce intergroup anxiety and improve attitudes toward the outgroup. This study draws on existing research to further consider the role of identification with an ingroup character within a narrative depicting intergroup contact between Muslim and non-Muslim Americans. Results reveal that identification with the non-Muslim (ingroup) model facilitated liking the Muslim (outgroup) model, which reduced prejudice toward Muslims more generally. Identification with the ingroup model also increased conversational self-efficacy and reduced anxiety about future intergroup interactions – both important aspects of improving intergroup relations.

The Effect of Affect: Friendship, Education and Prejudice in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-169
Author(s):  
Asha Venugopalan
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Social Ties ◽  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Contact Hypothesis ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Prejudicial Attitude ◽  
History Of ◽  
Positive Outlook

Intergroup relations are fundamentally based on the idea of ‘us’ and ‘them’, and this categorization has driven political loyalties and social ties in India, particularly the relations between Hindus and Muslims. Contemporary nationalist politics have often combined patriotic love for the country along with suspicion of minorities, particularly the Muslims. Given the history of tense relations between the Hindus and Muslims, the role of positive intergroup relations becomes paramount in sustaining peace among the groups. Based on Allport’s intergroup contact hypothesis, this article tests whether having a Muslim friend reduces prejudicial attitude among Hindus. Additionally, the article also tests the notion of education being a harbinger of liberal values and its role in reducing prejudice. The results indicate that having a Muslim friend is significantly correlated with a more positive outlook towards the Muslim community, but education does not reduce prejudice.

Japanese sojourners’ attitudes toward Americans

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makiko Imamura ◽  
Yan Bing Zhang ◽  
Jake Harwood
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Linguistic Competence ◽  
Contact Hypothesis ◽  
Communication Accommodation ◽  
Communication Accommodation Theory ◽  
Prior Literature ◽  
Relational Solidarity ◽  
Accommodation Theory ◽  
Behavioral Attitudes

Guided by the intergroup contact hypothesis, the authors examined the associations among Japanese sojourners’ (N = 94) perceived linguistic competence with English, communication accommodation of their most frequent American contact, relational solidarity with the contact, and their attitudes toward Americans as a cultural group. Results indicated that participants’ linguistic competence with English and perceptions of Americans’ communication accommodation positively predicted their relational solidarity with their most frequent American contact. In addition, relational solidarity mediated the relationships between both linguistic competence and communication accommodation and cognitive and behavioral attitudes. Results were discussed in light of communication accommodation theory, the contact hypothesis and prior literature in intergroup and intercultural communication.

scholarly journals Intergroup contact and its effects on discriminatory attitudes Evidence from India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreya Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Administrative Data ◽  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Contact Hypothesis ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Original Survey ◽  
Shed Light

The contact hypothesis posits that having diverse neighbours may reduce one’s intergroup prejudice. This hypothesis is difficult to test as individuals self-select into neighbourhoods. Using a slum relocation programme in India that randomly assigned neighbours, I examine the effects of exposure to other-caste neighbours on trust and attitudes towards members of other castes. Combining administrative data on housing assignment with original survey data on attitudes, I find evidence corroborating the contact hypothesis. Exposure to more neighbours of other castes increases inter-caste trust, support for inter-caste marriage, and the belief that caste injustice is growing. I explore the role of friendships in facilitating these favourable attitudes. The findings shed light on the positive effects of exposure to diverse social groups through close proximity in neighbourhoods.

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