What is it about?
Contact programs that bring together members of different groups (e.g., on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion) are often implemented to foster social cohesion in diverse societies. In this article, we highlight that it is not only important to create spaces for discussion of cross-group commonalities when implementing contact programs but also important for the groups to discuss group differences in power and status to foster sustainable social cohesion and social change.
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Why is it important?
This article provides an up-to-date overview of the research about intergroup contact, and highlights what should be considered when designing contact programs.
Perspectives
By considering the benefits and drawbacks of different contact approaches, we hopefully will be able to create more meaningful, effective encounters between people from different groups.
Julia Schreiber
University of Sussex
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This page is a summary of: Comparing the roles of positive and supportive intergroup contact on social cohesion and social change: Theoretical extensions and practical implications., Translational Issues in Psychological Science, January 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/tps0000388.
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