scholarly journals Darker Demons of Our Nature: The Need to (Re)Focus Attention on Blatant Forms of Dehumanization

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 487-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nour S. Kteily ◽  
Emile Bruneau
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Intergroup Attitudes ◽  
Focus Attention ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Although dehumanization research first emerged following the overt and conscious denials of humanity present during war and genocide, modern dehumanization research largely examines more subtle and implicit forms of dehumanization in more everyday settings. We argue for the need to reorient the research agenda toward understanding when and why individuals blatantly dehumanize others. We review recent research in a range of contexts suggesting that blatant dehumanization is surprisingly prevalent and potent, uniquely predicting aggressive intergroup attitudes and behavior beyond subtle forms of dehumanization and outgroup dislike, and promoting vicious cycles of conflict.

Prejudice and Discrimination Toward Immigrants

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 503-531
Author(s):  
Victoria M. Esses
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Immigrant Status ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Mass Migration ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Prejudice And Discrimination ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Prejudice and discrimination toward immigrants, and the consequences of these negative attitudes and behavior, are key determinants of the economic, sociocultural, and civic-political future of receiving societies and of the individuals who seek to make these societies their new home. In this article I review and organize the existing literature on the determinants and nature of prejudice and discrimination toward immigrants, summarizing what we know to date and the challenges in attributing effects to immigrant status per se. I also discuss the consequences of discrimination against immigrants for immigrants themselves, their families, and the societies in which they settle. I conclude by presenting key research questions and topics in this domain that should be at the top of the research agenda for those interested in intergroup relations in this age of mass migration.

The importance of social-cognitive development and the developmental context for group dynamics

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 707-718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Killen ◽  
Maykel Verkuyten
Keyword(s):  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Intergroup Attitudes ◽  
Specific Group ◽  
Developmental Approach ◽  
Developmental Context ◽  
Cultural Approach ◽  
Just Society ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

A developmental approach provides a unique vantage point for understanding the origins, acquisition, and nature of change regarding intergroup attitudes and behavior. Developmental research has focused predominantly on understanding and addressing negative intergroup attitudes and behaviors. We assert that group identity and group dynamics do not have to lead to discriminatory and prejudicial behavior but can actually contribute to an inclusive orientation. Moreover, these orientations do not occur in a vacuum but depend on the broader social context and the specific group distinctions. A broader social and cultural approach is important for understanding the implications of intergroup attitudes for healthy social development as well as the creation of a fair and just society.

Techniques for the diagnosis and measurement of intergroup attitudes and behavior.

1948 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 248-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Deri ◽  
Dorothy Dinnerstein ◽  
John Harding ◽  
Albert D. Pepitone
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Group Empathy Theory: The Effect of Group Empathy on US Intergroup Attitudes and Behavior in the Context of Immigration Threats

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 893-908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cigdem V. Sirin ◽  
Nicholas A. Valentino ◽  
José D. Villalobos
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

scholarly journals Prosociality in the economic Dictator Game is associated with less parochialism and greater willingness to vote for intergroup compromise

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Mosleh ◽  
Alexander J. Stewart ◽  
Joshua B. Plotkin ◽  
David Gertler Rand
Keyword(s):  
Dictator Game ◽  
Amazon Mechanical Turk ◽  
Intergroup Attitudes ◽  
Identity Diffusion ◽  
Subject Pool ◽  
Diffusion Index ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Shed Light

Is prosociality parochial or universalist? To shed light on this issue, we examine the relationship between the amount of money given to a stranger (giving in an incentivized Dictator Game) and intergroup attitudes and behavior in the context of randomly assigned teams (a minimal group paradigm) among N = 4,846 Amazon Mechanical Turk workers. Using a set of Dynamic Identity Diffusion Index measures, we find that participants who give more in the Dictator Game show less preferential identification with their team relative to the other team, and more identification with all participants regardless of team. Furthermore, in an incentivized Voter Game, participants who give more in the Dictator Game are more likely to support compromise by voting for the opposing team in order to avoid deadlock. Together, these results suggest that – at least in this subject pool and using these measures – prosociality is better characterized by universalism than parochialism.

Developmental Prevention of Prejudice: Conceptual Issues, Evidence-Based Designing, and Outcome Results

2021 ◽  
pp. 108926802110563
Author(s):  
Andreas Beelmann ◽  
Sebastian Lutterbach
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Intergroup Attitudes ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Intervention Content ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

This article reviews conceptual and empirical issues on the developmental prevention of prejudice in childhood and adolescence. Developmental prejudice prevention is defined as interventions that intentionally change and promote intergroup attitudes and behavior by systematically recognizing theories and empirical results on the development of prejudice in young people. After presenting a general conception of designing evidence-based interventions, we will discuss the application of this model in the field of developmental prejudice prevention. This includes the legitimation, a developmental concept of change, and the derivation of intervention content and implementation. Finally, we summarized recent evaluations results by reviewing meta-analytical evidence of programs and discuss important issues of future research and practice.

Using Binding Communication to Promote Conservation Among Hotel Guests

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lohyd Terrier ◽  
Benedicte Marfaing
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Classical Communication ◽  
Persuasive Message ◽  
Sustainable Behavior ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

This research applies the binding communication model to the sustainable communication strategies implemented in most hotels. The binding communication model links a persuasive message with the implementation of a low-cost commitment to strengthen the link between the attitudes and behavior of those receiving the message. We compared the effectiveness of a classical communication strategy (n = 86) with that of a binding communication strategy (n = 101) to encourage guests to choose sustainable behavior. Our results show that using the binding communication strategy generates significantly more sustainable behavior in guests than using the classical communication strategy. We discuss our results and suggest future avenues of research.

Risk Attitudes and Behavior Among Norwegian Adolescents

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilde Iversen ◽  
Torbjørn Rundmo ◽  
Hroar Klempe
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Behavior Modification ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Risk Attitudes ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Public Health Programs ◽  
The Core ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Abstract. The core aim of the present study is to compare the effects of a safety campaign and a behavior modification program on traffic safety. As is the case in community-based health promotion, the present study's approach of the attitude campaign was based on active participation of the group of recipients. One of the reasons why many attitude campaigns conducted previously have failed may be that they have been society-based public health programs. Both the interventions were carried out simultaneously among students aged 18-19 years in two Norwegian high schools (n = 342). At the first high school the intervention was behavior modification, at the second school a community-based attitude campaign was carried out. Baseline and posttest data on attitudes toward traffic safety and self-reported risk behavior were collected. The results showed that there was a significant total effect of the interventions although the effect depended on the type of intervention. There were significant differences in attitude and behavior only in the sample where the attitude campaign was carried out and no significant changes were found in the group of recipients of behavior modification.

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