Issue framing and group composition in a deliberative discussion
In a deliberative democracy, stakeholders from diverse backgrounds come together and represent the various views within a society. Contact theory posits that interaction with outgroups reduces prejudice and improves relations. In attempting to bring together both ideas in a study, a 2 (ethnically ho...
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| author | Jean, Serene Peiying Sng, Jessica Cheun Yin Zhang, Jiawei Lew, Zi Jian |
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| description | In a deliberative democracy, stakeholders from diverse backgrounds come together and represent the various views within a society. Contact theory posits that interaction with outgroups reduces prejudice and improves relations. In attempting to bring together both ideas in a study, a 2 (ethnically homogeneous/mixed group composition) x 2 (group interests/common interests issue frame) experiment on deliberative groups was conducted. 235 undergraduates from a Singaporean university of Chinese (N = 193) and Malay ethnicity took part in the study. Regression analyses showed that higher quality of prior contact with minorities and lower intergroup anxiety was related to more positive attitudes toward minorities. ANOVAs conducted showed that group composition had significant effects on the dependent variables (attitudes toward ethnic minorities and attitudes toward discussion) while the framing of the issue being discussed had no significant effect. In the end, we explain how contact theory is applied to deliberative discussions and how pre-existing attitudes can predict post-deliberation attitudes. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/631672019-12-10T13:02:43Z Issue framing and group composition in a deliberative discussion Jean, Serene Peiying Sng, Jessica Cheun Yin Zhang, Jiawei Lew, Zi Jian Kim Nu Ri Benjamin Hill Detenber Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Communities, classes and races DRNTU::Social sciences::Political science::Political theory DRNTU::Social sciences::Communication::Public opinion DRNTU::Social sciences::Communication::Intercultural communication In a deliberative democracy, stakeholders from diverse backgrounds come together and represent the various views within a society. Contact theory posits that interaction with outgroups reduces prejudice and improves relations. In attempting to bring together both ideas in a study, a 2 (ethnically homogeneous/mixed group composition) x 2 (group interests/common interests issue frame) experiment on deliberative groups was conducted. 235 undergraduates from a Singaporean university of Chinese (N = 193) and Malay ethnicity took part in the study. Regression analyses showed that higher quality of prior contact with minorities and lower intergroup anxiety was related to more positive attitudes toward minorities. ANOVAs conducted showed that group composition had significant effects on the dependent variables (attitudes toward ethnic minorities and attitudes toward discussion) while the framing of the issue being discussed had no significant effect. In the end, we explain how contact theory is applied to deliberative discussions and how pre-existing attitudes can predict post-deliberation attitudes. Bachelor of Communication Studies 2015-05-08T02:55:05Z 2015-05-08T02:55:05Z 2015 2015 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63167 en Nanyang Technological University 56 p. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Communities, classes and races DRNTU::Social sciences::Political science::Political theory DRNTU::Social sciences::Communication::Public opinion DRNTU::Social sciences::Communication::Intercultural communication Jean, Serene Peiying Sng, Jessica Cheun Yin Zhang, Jiawei Lew, Zi Jian Issue framing and group composition in a deliberative discussion |
| title | Issue framing and group composition in a deliberative discussion |
| title_full | Issue framing and group composition in a deliberative discussion |
| title_fullStr | Issue framing and group composition in a deliberative discussion |
| title_full_unstemmed | Issue framing and group composition in a deliberative discussion |
| title_short | Issue framing and group composition in a deliberative discussion |
| title_sort | issue framing and group composition in a deliberative discussion |
| topic | DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Communities, classes and races DRNTU::Social sciences::Political science::Political theory DRNTU::Social sciences::Communication::Public opinion DRNTU::Social sciences::Communication::Intercultural communication |
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