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Discussing differences between groups: The content of intergroup encounters and motivation for social change among members of advantaged groups

2017; Wiley; Volume: 1; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/jts5.12

2475-0387

Loris Vezzali, Luca Andrighetto, Dora Capozza, Gian Antonio Di Bernardo, Tamar Saguy,

Behavioral Health and Interventions

Journal of Theoretical Social PsychologyVolume 1, Issue 2 p. 52-59 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Discussing differences between groups: The content of intergroup encounters and motivation for social change among members of advantaged groups Loris Vezzali, Corresponding Author Loris Vezzali loris.vezzali@unimore.it orcid.org/0000-0001-7536-9994 University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaCorrespondence Loris Vezzali, Dipartimento di Educazione e Scienze Umane, viale Allegri 9, 42121, Reggio Emilia, Italy. Email: loris.vezzali@unimore.it and Tamar Saguy, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Herzliya, Israel. Email: tamar.saguy@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this authorLuca Andrighetto, Luca Andrighetto University of GenovaSearch for more papers by this authorDora Capozza, Dora Capozza University of PadovaSearch for more papers by this authorGian Antonio Di Bernardo, Gian Antonio Di Bernardo University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaSearch for more papers by this authorTamar Saguy, Corresponding Author Tamar Saguy tamar.saguy@gmail.com Interdisciplinary Center HerzliyaCorrespondence Loris Vezzali, Dipartimento di Educazione e Scienze Umane, viale Allegri 9, 42121, Reggio Emilia, Italy. Email: loris.vezzali@unimore.it and Tamar Saguy, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Herzliya, Israel. Email: tamar.saguy@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this author Loris Vezzali, Corresponding Author Loris Vezzali loris.vezzali@unimore.it orcid.org/0000-0001-7536-9994 University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaCorrespondence Loris Vezzali, Dipartimento di Educazione e Scienze Umane, viale Allegri 9, 42121, Reggio Emilia, Italy. Email: loris.vezzali@unimore.it and Tamar Saguy, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Herzliya, Israel. Email: tamar.saguy@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this authorLuca Andrighetto, Luca Andrighetto University of GenovaSearch for more papers by this authorDora Capozza, Dora Capozza University of PadovaSearch for more papers by this authorGian Antonio Di Bernardo, Gian Antonio Di Bernardo University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaSearch for more papers by this authorTamar Saguy, Corresponding Author Tamar Saguy tamar.saguy@gmail.com Interdisciplinary Center HerzliyaCorrespondence Loris Vezzali, Dipartimento di Educazione e Scienze Umane, viale Allegri 9, 42121, Reggio Emilia, Italy. Email: loris.vezzali@unimore.it and Tamar Saguy, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Herzliya, Israel. Email: tamar.saguy@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this author First published: 17 September 2017 https://doi.org/10.1002/jts5.12Citations: 13 Funding information: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Grant/Award Number: FAR 2014 Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Recent research highlighted that intergroup contact can inadvertently undermine social change. However, relatively little work had linked experiences of contact to motivation for social change among advantaged groups. We develop the hypothesis that the association between amount of intergroup contact and motivation for social change depends on the content of the encounter. Specifically, intergroup contact that prioritizes differences between groups (over commonalities) can predict greater motivation for social change among members of advantaged groups. Our findings reveal, consistent with the literature on preferences for the content of contact, that an intergroup interaction that is focused on differences predicts greater motivation for social change, but only if such interaction is part of repeated positive contact experiences. We discuss theoretical and practical implications of findings. Citing Literature Volume1, Issue2October 2017Pages 52-59 RelatedInformation