Event overview
Psychology Department Research Seminars
Abstract
Previous research indicates that simply imagining contact with someone experiencing bias-based bullying can reduce prejudice and promote positive friendship intentions. However, much less is known about the reasons why this is the case.
The experimental research that will be presented tested the effectiveness of imagined contact with peers with disabilities, using 3-D toys, with 5-11 year-olds. A series of studies measured children's attitudes and intentions before and after the imagined-play contact.
Results suggest that such play has a positive impact on friendship intentions, and that this change is moderated by inter- group anxiety and by social identity processes. Implications for future research and for practice will be discussed.
Biography
Sian is a Teaching Fellow in the Department. Her research focuses on children who experience prejudice and concerns how children’s imagined play, using 3-D toys affects their responses to those who are discriminated against.
Twitter: @Sian_Goldsmiths
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2016 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
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