The role of contact richness in mediated intergroup contact: a test of the contact space framework
Intergroup contact varies in richness of the experience, yet the effect of contact richness has not been systematically examined. This paper experimentally tested whether and how different levels of mediated contact richness—afforded by different forms of media—affect attitudes toward marginalized o...
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sg-ntu-dr.10356-1603672022-07-20T03:37:49Z The role of contact richness in mediated intergroup contact: a test of the contact space framework Kim, Nuri Chung, Myojung Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information Social sciences::Communication Integrated Threat Theory Social-Cognitive Theory Intergroup contact varies in richness of the experience, yet the effect of contact richness has not been systematically examined. This paper experimentally tested whether and how different levels of mediated contact richness—afforded by different forms of media—affect attitudes toward marginalized outgroups (e.g., refugees, migrant workers). Data collected online from an adult sample (N = 510) found that richness of the mediated contact experience increased feelings of psychological closeness of the depicted outgroup member, which then reduced intergroup anxiety and perceived threat of the outgroup. This, in turn, increased support for policies that promote more humane and equitable conditions for the two outgroups. Theoretical implications for intergroup contact theory and practical implications for utilizing media programs to reduce intergroup bias are discussed. Ministry of Education (MOE) This work was partially supported by the Start-up Grant and Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund Tier 1 Grant awarded to the first author. 2022-07-20T03:37:49Z 2022-07-20T03:37:49Z 2021 Journal Article Kim, N. & Chung, M. (2021). The role of contact richness in mediated intergroup contact: a test of the contact space framework. Mass Communication and Society, 25(3), 311-334. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15205436.2021.1961158 1520-5436 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/160367 10.1080/15205436.2021.1961158 2-s2.0-85112783297 3 25 311 334 en Mass Communication and Society © 2021 Mass Communication & Society Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. All rights reserved. |
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Intergroup contact varies in richness of the experience, yet the effect of contact richness has not been systematically examined. This paper experimentally tested whether and how different levels of mediated contact richness—afforded by different forms of media—affect attitudes toward marginalized outgroups (e.g., refugees, migrant workers). Data collected online from an adult sample (N = 510) found that richness of the mediated contact experience increased feelings of psychological closeness of the depicted outgroup member, which then reduced intergroup anxiety and perceived threat of the outgroup. This, in turn, increased support for policies that promote more humane and equitable conditions for the two outgroups. Theoretical implications for intergroup contact theory and practical implications for utilizing media programs to reduce intergroup bias are discussed. |
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