How to Enhance the Effects of Mediated Intergroup Contact? Evidence from Four Countries

Wojcieszak, Magdalena; Kim, Nuri; Perosanz, Juan José Igartúa

doi:10.1080/15205436.2019.1630444

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“…Research has found that interventions based on theorywhich typically involve bringing conflicting groups together to engage in dialoguecan reduce prejudice and enhance trust (Pettigrew and Tropp, 2006). This finding is consistent across many different types of conflicting groups, even when the contact is mediated [2] or imagined (Joyce, 2018;Vezzali et al, 2014;Wojcieszak et al, 2020). That said, four key conditions have to be met for the contact to be successful: the groups have to be perceived as of equal status, cooperative, sharing common goals and supported by their own agencies or institutions (Allport, 1954).…”

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VOICES: a theory-driven intervention for improving relationships between police and the public

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Giles

Maguire

2021

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe a theory-driven intervention called VOICES that was developed to improve police-community relations. The intervention was designed based on principles derived from social psychological theories of intergroup contact and communication.Design/methodology/approachThe authors discuss the theoretical basis for the intervention, as well as its development and implementation in the Santa Barbara Police Department. Based on this pilot testing, the authors provide preliminary evidence about its effectiveness using survey responses and qualitative feedback provided by participants.FindingsAlthough the case study method used here does not allow for causal inferences about the effectiveness of the intervention, the limited evidence the authors present does suggest that participants found VOICES useful and it may have improved their perceptions of police. The next step will be to test this intervention using experimental or quasi-experimental methods that allow for causal inferences about effectiveness.Originality/valueThe paper shows how police can develop theory-driven interventions in an effort to improve trust between police and the public, including communities in which relationships with police have been historically strained. It also underscores how insights from the study of intergroup contact and communication can benefit policing.

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VOICES: a theory-driven intervention for improving relationships between police and the public

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Maguire

2021

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“…Attitudes towards Moroccan immigrants. Attitudes towards Moroccan immigrants were evaluated using a feelings thermometer (Wojcieszak et al, 2020) from 0 to 100: "Please indicate how you feel about immigrants from Morocco" (0 = very cold feelings, 100 = very warm feelings; M = 52.72, SD = 26.12).…”

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Personal narratives to improve attitudes towards stigmatized immigrants: A parallel-serial mediation model

Perosanz

Cachón-Ramón

2021

Group Processes & Intergroup Relations

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This work addresses the study of factors that increase the persuasive efficacy of testimonial messages aimed at improving intergroup attitudes. The results of two online experiments ( N = 840) on the effect of empathy with, and similarity to, the protagonist in personal stories designed to improve attitudes towards immigrants are presented. In both studies, participants were given instructions to induce a certain exposure condition (empathy vs. an objective or distanced perspective) immediately before reading a narrative whose protagonist was an immigrant with high or low similarity to the audience. The results of mediation analysis show that both empathy and similarity increased identification and narrative transportation, which in turn reduced counterarguing, thus resulting in a more positive attitude towards the outgroup and lower threat perception. The results are discussed in the context of research on narrative persuasion and the design of campaigns to reduce racism and xenophobia.

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Well Yes, but Actually No! Perceptions of Colombian Informal Workers About Venezuelan Immigration

Alizadeh Afrouzi

2024

Int. Migration & Integration

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This study explores the perceptions of Colombian sex workers, street vendors, and taxi drivers regarding Venezuelan immigration, its media coverage, and relevant NGO initiatives. Drawing on threat–benefit theory and mediated intergroup contact, short semi-structured and informal interviews were employed as the primary methodology. Findings showcase nuanced attitudes toward immigration, encompassing pros and cons. Informal workers faced downsides in job market, security, public services, housing, and conjugal relationships, yet acknowledged positive attitudes thanks to arrival of educated and cost-effective workforce, contribution to lifestyle, and perspective-taking. Views on media discourse and NGOs were mixed. Implications of results are discussed.

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How to Enhance the Effects of Mediated Intergroup Contact? Evidence from Four Countries

Cited by 14 publications

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VOICES: a theory-driven intervention for improving relationships between police and the public

VOICES: a theory-driven intervention for improving relationships between police and the public

Personal narratives to improve attitudes towards stigmatized immigrants: A parallel-serial mediation model

Well Yes, but Actually No! Perceptions of Colombian Informal Workers About Venezuelan Immigration

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