International personal contacts after the CSCE: Specificity of personal contacts in international relations
In: Studies on international relations, Heft 10, S. 7-24
ISSN: 0324-8283
In: Studies on international relations, Heft 10, S. 7-24
ISSN: 0324-8283
World Affairs Online
In: Western Political Science Association 2011 Annual Meeting Paper
SSRN
Working paper
In: Representation, Band 1, Heft 4, S. 3-3
ISSN: 1749-4001
In: Bulletin international des sciences sociales, Band 7, Heft 1, S. 51-58
ISSN: 1011-114X
In: Bulletin international des sciences sociales, Band 7, Heft 1, S. 66-70
ISSN: 1011-114X
In: Journalism & mass communication quarterly: JMCQ, Band 74, Heft 2, S. 265-284
ISSN: 2161-430X
This study tests hypotheses derived from extremity-complexity and stage theories of stereotyping which predict that frequency of contact with a minority group leads to knowledge which then leads to positive group evaluations. We also test hypotheses from learning theories of behavior which predict that evaluations of contact with minority groups determine group evaluations. The hypotheses are tested for direct personal contact and vicarious contact via television. We administered questionnaires to white college students to measure the contact variables and stereotypes of Native Americans. Results show strong support for the learning hypotheses, but not for extremity-complexity theories of stereotyping. Evaluations of first contact as pleasant or unpleasant, frequency of contact, and evaluations of TV portrayals as negative or positive predict stereotyping. Implications for stereotyping theories are discussed.
In: Congressional quarterly weekly report, Band 52, S. 2537 : il(s)
ISSN: 0010-5910, 1521-5997
In: Midwest journal of political science: publication of the Midwest Political Science Association, Band 15, Heft 2, S. 365
In: Journalism & mass communication quarterly: J&MCQ ; devoted to research in journalism and mass communication, Band 74, Heft 2, S. 265-284
ISSN: 1077-6990
In: CESifo Working Paper No. 7515
SSRN
Working paper
In: American politics research, Band 30, Heft 3, S. 307-322
ISSN: 1552-3373
Recent studies hold out political mobilization as the possible solution to low and declining voter turnout. This research explores the effects of face-to-face mobilization efforts that, in the course of 7 months, reached more than 4,500 registered voters in a Florida State House primary race. Controlling for their past voting history, the mobilization effort did increase turnout by about 10% of the electorate. However, the effects were dependent on the timing of the contact, as more distant efforts to mobilize had a much weaker effect on turnout. The combination of distant contact aimed at an infrequent voter was especially ineffective in improving turnout. The results suggest that implementing more face-to-face mobilization efforts would increase turnout but that the window of opportunity for such efforts is limited.
In: American politics research, Band 30, Heft 3, S. 307-322
ISSN: 1532-673X
In: Political research quarterly: PRQ ; official journal of the Western Political Science Association and other associations, Band 62, Heft 2, S. 355-365
ISSN: 1938-274X
Using data from an unusual survey, we gauge factors influencing support for a state anti—gay rights referendum. After controlling for other powerful predictors of attitudes, we find personal contact (especially relevant and voluntary contact) has an important impact on public support, although community context does not. These findings support an integrated notion of interactions with "out" groups, grounded in social categorization theory, that sees community context and interpersonal contact as concentric circles, moving from abstract, detached forms of contact to more pronounced, personal forms. However, even among those with substantial interpersonal contact, support for the referendum was still widespread.
In: Political research quarterly: PRQ ; official journal of the Western Political Science Association and other associations, Band 62, Heft 2
ISSN: 1938-274X
Using data from an unusual survey, we gauge factors influencing support for a state anti-gay rights referendum. After controlling for other powerful predictors of attitudes, we find personal contact (especially relevant and voluntary contact) has an important impact on public support, although community context does not. These findings support an integrated notion of interactions with 'out' groups, grounded in social categorization theory, that sees community context and interpersonal contact as concentric circles, moving from abstract, detached forms of contact to more pronounced, personal forms. However, even among those with substantial interpersonal contact, support for the referendum was still widespread. Adapted from the source document.