Abstract. Negative affect associated with autobiographical events fades faster over time than positive affect. This Fading Affect Bias (FAB) has been established in the individual and interpersonal domains. Two studies tested FAB intergroup relations Muslims ( N= 76 White British non-Muslim) opposite gender N = 242 women men) as target outgroups. The results indicated that exists an context, fo...

Lay theory research on intergroup relations has rapidly grown over the past two decades. Drawing on articles in this Special Issue, we showcase the latest developments. First, we define lay theories, addressing the extent of overlap with scientific theories and differences among lay theories in terms of type of representation, level of articulation, frequency of activation and use, range of app...

This study examined an online professional development program designed to support meaningful acquaintance and reduce stereotypes prejudices among teachers from different cultures in Israeli society. The rationale of the was based on premise that indirect contact might improve intergroup relations diverse societies. progress gradually, starting basic leading a deeper acquaintance, using variety...

Despite the increased incidence of intergroup apology in public life, very little empirical attention has been paid to the questions of whether intergroup apologies work and if so, why. In a series of experiments, Australians read scenarios in which Australian interests had been harmed by an outgroup. Participants were then told that the outgroup had either apologized or had not apologized for ...

Two experiments investigated the role of intragroup communication in intergroup conflict (de-)escalation. Experiment 1 examined the effects of intragroup communication (vs. individual thought) and anticipated face-to-face intergroup contact (vs. no anticipated face-to-face intergroup contact). The group discussions of stigmatized group members who anticipated face-to-face intergroup contact rev...