Dealing with cultural diversity: An empirical test of a causal model of intergroup relations
Goto, Sharon Grace
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Title
Dealing with cultural diversity: An empirical test of a causal model of intergroup relations
Author(s)
Goto, Sharon Grace
Issue Date
1996
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Triandis, Harry C.
Department of Study
Psychology
Discipline
Psychology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Psychology, Social
Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies
Language
eng
Abstract
Issues of intergroup relations were addressed through an empirical integration of some variables related to the contact hypothesis (Amir, 1969; Miller & Brewer, 1984). A subset of the variables and their inter-relations described by Triandis (1992) was tested using a structural equation modelling approach. Specifically, the study looked at perceived cultural level variables (e.g., history of conflict, cultural distance, knowledge of culture) and interpersonal variables (e.g., perceived similarity, opportunity to interact) to predict (dis)satisfying intercultural contact, intergroup attitude, and intention for future interaction. The model was tested from two perspectives (European-American and African-American) differing in majority and minority status. Results support the basic premises of the hypothesized model in both groups. However, several interesting differences were revealed with respect to the meaning of the constructs across groups, and the necessary addition of paths needed to improve the model's fit. Several alternative models were also tested that looked at the effects of social distance of the target person, and alternative order effects of affect, behavior and cognition. The results were discussed in terms of differences in culture and power, and implications for future research and application were drawn.
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