Intergroup Relations

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The study of how individuals perceive and interact with members of different groups, and how this affects their political behavior and attitudes.

Intergroup conflict: The study of competition and conflict between different groups, including the psychological factors that contribute to these phenomena.
Prejudice: The evaluation and judgment of groups based on stereotypes, leading to negative attitudes and discriminatory behavior towards the group in question.
Stereotyping: The psychological process of categorizing individuals or groups based on superficial characteristics, which can lead to negative attitudes and ultimately contribute to prejudice.
Intergroup contact: The study of the impact of interactions and exposure between members of different groups on prejudice, discrimination, and intergroup relations.
Social identity: An individual's sense of self based on their membership of different groups, and the role of this identification in shaping attitudes and behavior towards other groups.
Power and intergroup relations: The psychological dynamics of power relations between groups, including the impact of perceived or actual power on prejudice, discrimination, and intergroup conflict.
Emotion and intergroup relations: The role of emotions such as anger, fear, and empathy in shaping attitudes and behaviors towards members of different groups.
Structural factors: The impact of social structures, including economic, political, and cultural factors, on intergroup relations and conflict.
Group norms: The rules and norms that govern behavior within different groups, and the influence of these norms on attitudes and behavior towards members of other groups.
Intergroup communication: The study of communication between different groups and the role of effective communication in reducing prejudice, discrimination, and intergroup conflict.
Social identity theory: This theory explores how individuals form their identity based on their membership in certain social groups and how these groups shape their attitudes and behaviors towards other groups.
Contact theory: This theory suggests that increased contact between members of different groups can lead to a reduction in intergroup conflict and an improvement in intergroup relations.
Realistic conflict theory: This theory argues that intergroup conflicts arise due to competition over resources, power, or status.
Cognitive dissonance theory: This theory explores how individuals deal with conflicting beliefs and attitudes towards members of different groups.
Social dominance theory: This theory suggests that intergroup conflicts arise due to a system of social hierarchy that is perpetuated by dominant groups.
Social categorization theory: This theory explains how individuals categorize others into social groups and how these categories shape their attitudes and behaviors towards these groups.
Intergroup anxiety theory: This theory suggests that anxiety and discomfort experienced in intergroup interactions can lead to negative stereotypes and prejudice towards outgroups.
Stereotyping and prejudice: These concepts refer to the negative attitudes and beliefs that individuals hold towards members of different groups based on their group membership.
In-group favoritism: This refers to the tendency of individuals to favor their own group over other groups.
Inter-group conflict: This refers to the conflicts that arise between members of different groups due to perceived differences in beliefs, values, or goals.
"Intergroup relations refers to interactions between individuals in different social groups, and to interactions taking place between the groups themselves collectively."
"It has long been a subject of research in social psychology, political psychology, and organizational behavior."
"In 1966, Muzafer Sherif proposed a now-widely recognized definition of intergroup relations."
"Whenever individuals belonging to one group interact, collectively or individually, with another group or its members in terms of their group identification, we have an instance of intergroup behavior."
"Research on intergroup relations involves the study of many psychological phenomena related to intergroup processes including social identity, prejudice, group dynamics, and conformity among many others."
"Research in this area has been shaped by many notable figures..."
"...and continues to provide empirical insights into modern social issues such as social inequality and discrimination."
"Research on intergroup relations involves the study of many psychological phenomena related to intergroup processes including social identity, prejudice, group dynamics, and conformity among many others."
"...social psychology, political psychology, and organizational behavior."
"...continues to provide empirical insights into modern social issues such as social inequality and discrimination."
"...social identity, prejudice, group dynamics, and conformity among many others."
"Research in this area has been shaped by many notable figures..."
"Whenever individuals belonging to one group interact, collectively or individually, with another group or its members in terms of their group identification..."
"...to provide empirical insights into modern social issues such as social inequality and discrimination."
"...the study of many psychological phenomena related to intergroup processes including social identity, prejudice, group dynamics, and conformity among many others."
"It has long been a subject of research in...organizational behavior."
"Research on intergroup relations involves the study of many psychological phenomena related to intergroup processes..."
"Whenever individuals belonging to one group interact, collectively or individually, with another group or its members in terms of their group identification..."
"In 1966, Muzafer Sherif proposed a now-widely recognized definition of intergroup relations."
"...modern social issues such as social inequality and discrimination."