Improving intergroup relations with meta-perception correction interventions

• Published in: Trends in cognitive sciences Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 190 - 192
• Main Authors: Moore-Berg, Samantha L., Hameiri, Boaz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2024
• Subjects: intergroup relations; meta-perceptions; psychological interventions; intergroup relations; psychological interventions; meta-perceptions
• ISSN: 1364-6613; 1879-307X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2024.01.008

We explore meta-perceptions (i.e., what we think others think about reality), their impact on intergroup conflict, and the interventions correcting these often-erroneous perceptions. We introduce a two (direct or indirect) by two (with or without framing) framework classifying these interventions, and we critically assess the benefits and constraints of these approaches. We explore meta-perceptions (i.e., what we think others think about reality), their impact on intergroup conflict, and the interventions correcting these often-erroneous perceptions. We introduce a two (direct or indirect) by two (with or without framing) framework classifying these interventions, and we critically assess the benefits and constraints of these approaches.