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Listening to bridge societal divides.

Erik Santoro1, Hazel Rose Markus2

  • 1Columbia Business School, Columbia University, NY, USA.

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Summary

Active listening can bridge societal divides by improving intergroup attitudes and granting respect. Research explores its mechanisms, limitations, and interventions for reducing prejudice and stereotypes.

Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Communication Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Societal divides in the U.S. persist across political, racial, and gender lines.
  • Listening is increasingly recognized as a cultural practice for mitigating social division.
  • Existing evidence suggests listening improves intergroup relations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on listening's role in bridging societal divides.
  • To examine the mechanisms and boundary conditions of listening's effects.
  • To explore potential negative consequences and current interventions for promoting listening.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing empirical evidence on listening and intergroup relations.
  • Analysis of mechanisms, including improved outgroup sentiment and status.

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    • Main Results:

    • Listening can enhance outgroup sentiment and confer status/respect.
    • Potential negative effects and limitations of listening interventions were considered.
    • Various interventions aimed at improving listening skills across societal levels were reviewed.

    Conclusions:

    • Listening offers a promising avenue for diffusing stereotypes and improving attitudes in intergroup contexts.
    • Further research is warranted to understand and optimize listening interventions.
    • The cultural significance of listening supports its potential for reducing societal divisions.