Affect and cognition as antecedents of intergroup attitudes: The role of applicability and judged usability
by Leary, Scott Paul, Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, 2009, 86 pages; 3359287

Abstract:

When making intergroup evaluations we experience cognitive and affective responses. Given that the content of the cognitions or affective reactions are applicable and judged usable, each has the potential to influence one's attitudes towards that group. In a Pilot Study participants reported significantly more disgust than fear when thinking about gay men, and significantly more fear than disgust when thinking about African-Americans. Studies 1 and 2 provided initial support that these specific emotional responses to social groups are moderated by the extent to which that information is judged as usable. Data from Study 3 did not fully support my hypotheses, as personal relevance did not moderate the extent to which affect was related to social distance. Implications and limitations are discussed.

 
AdviserCharles Stangor
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
SourceDAI/B 70-06, p. , Aug 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Ethnic studies; Gender studies
Publication Number3359287
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