We propose that intergroup contact provides an effective means by which to reduce, resolve,
and prevent conflict of all kinds, including violent conflict. We review the vast literature on the …

Allport's (1954)'contact hypothesis' proposed that intergroup contact is a powerful means for
improving intergroup attitudes. Subsequent theory and research has developed this …

Research and theory on intergroup contact have become one of the fastest advancing and
most exciting fields in social psychology in recent years. The work is exciting because it …

Recent years have witnessed a renewal of interest in intergroup contact theory. A meta‐
analysis of more than 500 studies established the theory's basic contention that intergroup …

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provides a comprehensive and compelling
overview of what psychological theory and research have to say about the nature, causes …

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 …

We review 50‐odd years of research on Allport's (1954)'contact hypothesis', to assess
progress, problems, and prospects. We chart the progress that has been made in …

This study uses integrated threat theory to examine Dutch adolescents'(N= 1,187) prejudice
towards Muslim minorities. One out of two participants was found to have negative feelings …

This research reported here speaks to a contentious debate concerning the potential
negative consequences of diversity for trust. We tested the relationship between …

Research on intergroup contact suggests that contact relates more strongly to affective than
cognitive dimensions of prejudice. However, work on these forms of prejudice focuses …