Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP150102210]Researchers: David Neumann (Chief Investigator) , Stefania Paolini (Chief Investigator) , Prof Jake Harwood (Partner Investigator) , Prof Miles Hewstone (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Approaching the Out group Unlocks Intergroup Contact's Benefits for Society. Extensive research on group desegregation shows that intergroup contact (face-to-face interactions between people of opposing groups) should be encouraged for harmonious group relations; such contact maximises social integration, self-esteem, health, and productivity. However, these benefits are often missed as people actively avoid intergroup contact. This research introduces a theoretically- and empirically-grounded typology of contact approach-avoidance that aims to: identify personal and situational determinants driving out-group approach in natural settings; delineate outcomes of out-group approach for psychological processes critical to intergroup relations; and, indicate new interventions for encouraging intergroup contact.
Funding Amount $293,400
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP150102210
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP150102210
