Essays about: "intergroup bias"

Found 5 essays containing the words intergroup bias.

1. 1. Newspaper Frames and Migration Gains : A Comparative Study of Migration- and Migrant Related Framing in News Coverage in Colombia and the United States

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Linnea Grönberg; [2023]
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   Abstract : This study investigates how Venezuelan migration and migrants are framed in the U.S and Colombia. Drawing on theories about interpersonal contact and the gendered dimension of intergroup bias the paper argues that a broader and more understanding framing of migration and migrants is expected in Colombia. READ MORE

3. 2. The Relationship Between Perception of Societal Threats, Political Orientation and Political Intergroup Bias

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

   Author : Elin Berglund; Julia Hjärthner Langenius; Isabelle Werner; [2023]
   Keywords : Threat; intergroup bias; political groups; societal crisis;

   Abstract : Intergroup bias is a phenomenon of favoring one’s own group and derogating other groups. This can be expressed through an individual’s positive evaluations of the ingroup and negative evaluations of outgroups. Research has found that feeling threatened plays a relevant role for the occurrence of bias, i.e. READ MORE

4. 3. Resilience Against the Dark Arts : A Comparative Study of British and Swedish Government Strategies Combatting Disinformation

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : John P. Fee; [2021]
   Keywords : Disinformation; Resilience; Qualitative; Comparative; Content Analysis; United Kingdom; Sweden; Desinformation;

   Abstract : Western liberal democracies currently face a significant challenge from the growing proliferation of disinformation. With research suggesting that disinformation increases the risk of violence and intergroup conflict, this thesis sought to understand precisely what is being done by states to decrease the likelihood of this happening—specifically, with how the United Kingdom compares with/differs from Sweden in the type of resilience strategies employed to combat disinformation. READ MORE

5. 4. Effectiveness of Fluoride Varnish in Prevention and/or Treatment of White Spot lesions (WSL) in Orthodontic Patients, A systematic review

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Odontologiska fakulteten (OD)

   Author : Abdulaziz Alrebdi; [2019]
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   Abstract : Abstract Introduction White spot lesion (WSL) adjacent to orthodontic appliances is a common side effect of the orthodontic treatment. Aim This systematic review aims to summarize randomized clinical control trials (RCTs) that evaluate the effectiveness of fluoride varnish application in prevention and treatment of WSL in comparison to placebo or different forms of remineralizing agents in orthodontic patients. READ MORE

6. 5. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Intergroup Bias and Access to Venture Financing

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Ida Andersson; Alexander Winter; [2018]
   Keywords : Behavioural finance; Venture capital; Investment biases; Social identity theory; Social norms theory;

   Abstract : Access to financing is a critical step in enabling economic growth. Ensuring that capital is allocated between ventures in an optimal way is of great importance to society. Investors look at several factors when determining whether to pursue a business opportunity, amongst them the business proposition, industry landscape and team experience. READ MORE