The opportunities and challenges of diversity: explaining its impact on individuals and groups
Ramos, MR; Hewstone, M; Barreto, M; et al.Branscombe, N
Date: 25 April 2017
Journal
European Journal of Social Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
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Abstract
Demographic trends reveal that modern societies have become increasingly diverse.
Within the social sciences, these changes have been reflected in concerns about the
implications of social diversity. Whilst early research noted that diversity may have
negative consequences for societies and individuals, more recent scholarship ...
Demographic trends reveal that modern societies have become increasingly diverse.
Within the social sciences, these changes have been reflected in concerns about the
implications of social diversity. Whilst early research noted that diversity may have
negative consequences for societies and individuals, more recent scholarship has
indicated that diversity is not always translated into negative outcomes. These
inconsistent findings initiated a scholarly debate concerning the impact of many
different forms of diversity for a host of social outcomes. It is now clear that the
boundary conditions of these effects are yet to be fully understood. This Special Issue
offers a collection of research advances identifying mediating and moderating variables
addressing when and why diversity impacts intergroup relational outcomes. By focusing
on different levels of diversity (i.e., in the society and in groups), this research also
sheds light on the effectiveness of ideologies and policies for managing diversity.
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