Kids' College

London, Lorna H.; Tierney, Gregory; Buhin, Larisa; Greco, Dawn M.; Cooper, Christofer J.

doi:10.1300/j005v24n02_06

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“…Furthermore, cultural norms determine the availability of inclusive eduction and school-based interventions, which play an important role in shaping children's perception of disability. School-based interventions are effective if they are structured, increase knowledge about disability, promote cooperation rather than competition, focus on similarities rather than differences between children, and are implemented in early childhood (Pettigrew and Tropp, 2000;Diamond, 2001;London et al, 2002;Kurtz-Costes et al, 2011;Kang and Inzlicht, 2012;Vezzali et al, 2012Vezzali et al, , 2015Yu et al, 2012;Berger et al, 2015;Armstrong et al, 2016).…”

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“…The effectiveness of exposure to individuals with disabilities on changing attitudes of typically developing children depends on the quality of the interactions (Skinner and Meltzoff, 2019). Positive changes in children's attitudes were recorded when their contact with children having disabilities was regular, scaffolded by adults, and structured to advance understanding, reduce anxiety, as well as promote empathy, acceptance, interdependence, and cooperation rather than competition (Pettigrew and Tropp, 2000;Diamond, 2001;London et al, 2002;Kurtz-Costes et al, 2011;Kang and Inzlicht, 2012;Vezzali et al, 2012Vezzali et al, , 2015Yu et al, 2012;Berger et al, 2015;Armstrong et al, 2016). Also, more frequent contact with peers having disabilities was associated with more positive attitudes (Favazza and Odom, 1997;Okagaki et al, 1998;Cameron et al, 2007;Hong et al, 2014).…”

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Factors Affecting the Perception of Disability: A Developmental Perspective

2021

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Perception of disability is an important construct affecting not only the well-being of individuals with disabilities, but also the moral compass of the society. Negative attitudes toward disability disempower individuals with disabilities and lead to their social exclusion and isolation. By contrast, a healthy society encourages positive attitudes toward individuals with disabilities and promotes social inclusion. The current review explored disability perception in the light of the in-group vs. out-group dichotomy, since individuals with disabilities may be perceived as a special case of out-group. We implemented a developmental approach to study perception of disability from early age into adolescence while exploring cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of children’s attitudes. Potential factors influencing perception of disability were considered at the level of society, family and school environment, and the individual. Better understanding of factors influencing the development of disability perception would allow the design of effective interventions to improve children’s attitudes toward peers with disabilities, reduce intergroup biases, and promote social inclusion. Based on previous research in social and developmental psychology, education, and anthropology, we proposed an integrative model that provides a conceptual framework for understanding the development of disability perception.

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Factors Affecting the Perception of Disability: A Developmental Perspective

2021

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“…Hence, if bullying is a process through which ethnic identity could be eroded for youth of color (or perhaps worse, the reason that kids are victimized), it is important to include this possibility in bullying prevention programs for ethnic minority kids. School counselors could advocate for the inclusion of multicultural educational programs that seek to promote positive identity development and decrease prejudice (London, Tierney, Buhin, Greco, & Cooper, 2002) or empathy training as part of primary prevention efforts to create school climates where cultural identities are affirmed (Schonert-Reichl, Smith, Zaidman-Zait, & Hertzman, 2012).…”

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Ethnic Identity and Subjective Well-Being of Bully Participants

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Professional School Counseling

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Can we really reduce ethnic prejudice outside the lab? A meta‐analysis of direct and indirect contact interventions

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2015

Euro J Social Psych

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The present meta‐analysis tested the effectiveness of contact‐based interventions for the reduction of ethnic prejudice. Up to now, a meta‐analysis summarizing the results of real‐world interventions that rest on the intergroup contact theory has been missing. We included evaluations of programs realizing direct (i.e., face‐to‐face) and/or indirect (i.e., extended or virtual) contact in real‐world settings outside the lab. The interventions' effectiveness was tested shortly after their end (k = 123 comparisons, N = 11 371 participants) and with a delay of at least 1 month (k = 25, N = 1650). Our data show that contact interventions improve ethnic attitudes. Importantly, changes persist over time. Furthermore, not only direct but also indirect contact interventions are successful. In addition, contact programs are effective even in the context of a serious societal conflict (e.g., in the Middle East). Although changes are typically larger for ethnic majorities, there is an impact on minorities, too. Finally, contact interventions not only improve attitudes toward individuals involved in the program, their effects also generalize to outgroups as a whole. In sum, social psychology provides an intervention for prejudice reduction that can be successfully implemented in the practical field. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Kids' College

Cited by 9 publications

References 23 publications

Factors Affecting the Perception of Disability: A Developmental Perspective

Factors Affecting the Perception of Disability: A Developmental Perspective

Ethnic Identity and Subjective Well-Being of Bully Participants

Can we really reduce ethnic prejudice outside the lab? A meta‐analysis of direct and indirect contact interventions

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