Research master thesis | Psychology (research) (MSc)
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Previous studies have highlighted the role of perspective giving in improving intergroup attitudes, particularly among disadvantaged groups. Building on this research, in the current study I...Show morePrevious studies have highlighted the role of perspective giving in improving intergroup attitudes, particularly among disadvantaged groups. Building on this research, in the current study I investigated how the content of perspective giving, focused on issues of inequality or harmony between groups, influences disadvantaged group members’ motivations for collective actions towards social change. I specifically examined this within the context of Cyprus focusing on the Turkish-speaking Cypriot minority (N = 161) in relation to the Greek-speaking Cypriot majority, using a vignette experimental approach. As hypothesized, I found that participants who focused on inequalities with the advantaged outgroup reported greater support for social change, collective action intentions, and change motivation compared to those who focused on commonalities with the outgroup. However, the expected interaction with perspective giving was not found, as it did not make a difference whether the participants gave their perspective to a member of the advantaged outgroup or did not. These findings contribute to our understanding of the complexities of intergroup dynamics and extend on the possible effects of perspective giving on collective action intentions.Show less
