This chapter introduces the common ingroup identity model as a means of reducing
intergroup bias. This model proposes that bias can be reduced by factors that transform …

The social identity approach (comprising social identity theory and self‐categorization
theory) is a highly influential theory of group processes and intergroup relations, having …

Because scientists tend to report only studies (publication bias) or analyses (p-hacking) that
“work,” readers must ask,“Are these effects true, or do they merely reflect selective …

Empathy and empathy-related processes, such as compassion and personal distress, are
recognized to play a key role in social relations. This review examines the role of empathy in …

The objective of the present study was to construct and validate a short‐form version of the
Self‐Compassion Scale (SCS). Two Dutch samples were used to construct and cross …

As a social identity anchored in a system of guiding beliefs and symbols, religion ought to
serve a uniquely powerful function in shaping psychological and social processes. Religious …

Inter-group competitive victimhood (CV) describes the efforts of members of groups involved
in violent conflicts to establish that their group has suffered more than their adversarial …

The new edition of the classic text on group dynamics theory and research—extensively
revised, expanded, and updated Offering a critical appraisal of theory and research on …

In this chapter, bias is defined broadly as an unfair evaluative, emotional, cognitive, or
behavioral response toward another group in ways that devalue or disadvantage the other …

This Handbook provides a uniquely comprehensive and scholarly overview of the latest
research on prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. All chapters are written by eminent …