Wise reasoning, intergroup positivity, and attitude polarization across contexts

Here, the authors show that an integrative thinking process linked philosophically to wisdom may reduce group polarization. Specifically, wise reasoning improves intergroup attitudes and behavior even at time of heightened societal conflicts.

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Main Authors: Justin P. Brienza, Franki Y. H. Kung, Melody M. Chao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-06-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-23432-1
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spelling doaj.art-eeed2671be0a4d95ba18f51baaaf21802022-12-21T19:26:47ZengNature PortfolioNature Communications2041-17232021-06-0112111110.1038/s41467-021-23432-1Wise reasoning, intergroup positivity, and attitude polarization across contextsJustin P. Brienza0Franki Y. H. Kung1Melody M. Chao2University of Queensland Business SchoolDepartment of Psychological Sciences, Purdue UniversityDepartment of Management, Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHere, the authors show that an integrative thinking process linked philosophically to wisdom may reduce group polarization. Specifically, wise reasoning improves intergroup attitudes and behavior even at time of heightened societal conflicts.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-23432-1
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