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Intergroup Anxiety

Abstract A theory of intergroup anxiety is presented and the relevance of intergroup anxiety to intercultural interaction is discussed. First, a definition of intergroup anxiety is provided, followed by a discussion of its three components. Next, its antecedents and consequences are examined along with recent literature to support them. Then intergroup relations programs and techniques that have been successful in reducing intergroup anxiety are presented, and research on factors that have successfully decreased intergroup prejudice are explored. This information is used to make suggestions for developing intergroup anxiety reduction programs. Finally, important issues that should be addressed in future intergroup anxiety research are noted.

Wiley

Cookie White Stephan Walter G. Stephan

The International Encyclopedia of Intercultural Communication

2017

Title: Intergroup Anxiety

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Abstract A theory of intergroup anxiety is presented and the relevance of intergroup anxiety to intercultural interaction is discussed.

First, a definition of intergroup anxiety is provided, followed by a discussion of its three components.

Next, its antecedents and consequences are examined along with recent literature to support them.

Then intergroup relations programs and techniques that have been successful in reducing intergroup anxiety are presented, and research on factors that have successfully decreased intergroup prejudice are explored.

This information is used to make suggestions for developing intergroup anxiety reduction programs.

Finally, important issues that should be addressed in future intergroup anxiety research are noted.

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