Behavioral consequences of intergroup sensitivity

Communication of criticism between groups is important to productive societal discourse, but may serve inflame conflict. The defensive rejection intergroup, relative intragroup, (intergroup sensitivity effect [ISE]) contribute such divides. ISE has been observed in self-report measures, measures are weak and biased predictors actual (divisive) behavior. We review recent research demonstrating that the does have costly behavioral consequences. next consider debate concerning whether reflects defense a valued social identity or enforcement conversational norm. therefore evidence for an among individuals lacking identification with target criticism. Third, we examine how affect variety behaviors relevant divisions, including political reconciliation, environmental sustainability, vaccination. Lastly, outline future can clarify underlying mechanisms promote conciliatory intergroup