Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
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Magsamen-Conrad K

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  A Case Study Exploring Attitudes about People with Disability: Evaluating the Intergroup Communication Intervention
  Author(s): Magsamen-Conrad K, Tetteh D, Lee YI and Smith MMagsamen-Conrad K, Tetteh D, Lee YI and Smith M
  
  Objective: Several entities have been implementing measures to improve individuals’ attitudes toward people with disability (PwD) with varying successes. This study aims to use the case of an intergroup interaction program (Intergroup Communication Intervention; ICI) to explore issues related to PwD-attitude change, especially how attitudes may change for better or for worse, as a part of the intergroup communication. The goal of the ICI is to positively affect college students’ attitudes about out-group members through systematic, supported, longitudinal intergroup contact. Methods: This study employed a case study methodology to identify factors that impact college students’ attitudes toward PwD. Twenty-four students from a Midwestern University partnered with PwDs at a local residential facility and wrote reflective notes about their experiences. The notes were a.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0487.1000321

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