Halperin et al., 2011: Learning that aggressive groups can change increased willingness to compromise among Israeli Jews and Palestinians
Reference:
Halperin, E., Russell, A. G., Trzesniewski, K. H., Gross, J. J., & Dweck, C. S. (2011). Promoting the peace process by changing beliefs about group malleability. Science, 1202925.
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Encouraging Israeli Jews and Palestinians to view aggressive groups in general as capable of change led to more positive intergroup attitudes and increased willingness to compromise for peace.
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Can groups change?Social Area:
Intergroup relationships
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