CellWell record HH-42579
Negativity bias in intergroup contact: Meta-analytical evidence that bad is stronger than good, especially when people have the opportunity and motivation to opt out of contact
Paolini S; Gibbs M; Sales B; Anderson D; McIntyre K
Psychological bulletin ยท 2024
In plain language
A meta-analysis of 238 samples and 152,985 people found negative intergroup contact raised prejudice more than positive contact lowered it, especially where people could choose to avoid contact.
- Evidence
- Established
- Design
- Meta-analysis
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