The implied disapproval that accompanies being tolerated may exact a toll on individual well-being.
Diversity is central to the moral, educational, and civic mission of universities, and students have an important role to play in creating more inclusive institutions.
Sarah Gaither shares how her experiences as a biracial individual have informed her psychological research on identity.
The study of people’s reactions to shifts in national demographics illuminates the broad psychological, social, and political implications of growing diversity across the world, says social psychologist Jennifer Richeson.
Individualism is thought to be on the rise in Western countries, but new research suggests that increasing individualism may actually be a global phenomenon.
Research suggests that meaningful day-to-day personal contact might mitigate the 'hunkering down' mentality that arises when communities become more diverse.
Examining companies with local and ex-pat employees, researchers find that recognizing diversity can actually encourage people to help each other instead of sparking conflict.
In a lively keynote address at the 2014 APS Annual Convention, APS Past President Mahzarin R. Banaji explains how our tendency to divide ourselves into groups operates beneath our awareness.
A small cue of social connection to someone from another group — such as a shared interest — can help reduce prejudice immediately and up to six months later.
Facing news of economic decline in the US and loss of international status may motivate opposition to actions that seem to compromise American group identity.
