The ​Psychology of Intergroup Conflict and Reconciliation

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How COVID-19 Changed Intergroup Attitudes in South Korea

Eran Halperin Ph.D. on August 14, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically affecting the relations between groups. Our new study conducted in the Korean Peninsula shows how counterintuitive these effects may be.

The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically affecting the relations between groups. Our new study conducted in the Korean Peninsula shows how counterintuitive these effects may be.

Empathy

How to Teach Children to Feel Empathy Toward Outgroup Members

Eran Halperin Ph.D. on April 27, 2022

New research reveals the strategies parents use to encourage (or discourage) kids to feel empathy toward strangers from other social groups.

New research reveals the strategies parents use to encourage (or discourage) kids to feel empathy toward strangers from other social groups.

Anger

A Devil in Disguise: How Contempt Fuels Intergroup Conflicts

Eran Halperin Ph.D. on April 4, 2022

"Inaction" against people from other groups is detrimental to intergroup relations. A study conducted in the U.S., Germany, and Israel reveals the emotional origins of "inaction."

"Inaction" against people from other groups is detrimental to intergroup relations. A study conducted in the U.S., Germany, and Israel reveals the emotional origins of "inaction."

Coronavirus Disease 2019

A Social Virus? COVID-19 and Intergroup Relations

Eran Halperin Ph.D. on January 24, 2022

How did COVID-19 affect intergroup relations? The answer is alarming and it is in our hands to make a change.

How did COVID-19 affect intergroup relations? The answer is alarming and it is in our hands to make a change.

Motivation

The Puzzling Effect of Threat Perceptions During Conflict

Eran Halperin Ph.D. on October 21, 2021

What happens when people living in conflict zones believe the conflict will escalate? Large-scale studies conducted in Israel-Palestine and Cyprus shed light on this old puzzle.

What happens when people living in conflict zones believe the conflict will escalate? Large-scale studies conducted in Israel-Palestine and Cyprus shed light on this old puzzle.

Emotion Regulation

Controlling Our Emotions Could Undermine Social Change

Eran Halperin Ph.D. on July 8, 2021

A new study shows why controlling our negative emotions can backfire when we seek to promote social change.

A new study shows why controlling our negative emotions can backfire when we seek to promote social change.

Cognition

How to Encourage Critical Thinking About In-Group Harm

Eran Halperin Ph.D. on March 24, 2021

New research demonstrates the transformative power of analogies in shaping moral judgment in intergroup conflict.

New research demonstrates the transformative power of analogies in shaping moral judgment in intergroup conflict.

Career

What Kinds of Protests Actually Work?

Eran Halperin Ph.D. on November 21, 2020

New psychological research points to the types of protest that will be most effective at changing minds and driving social change.

New psychological research points to the types of protest that will be most effective at changing minds and driving social change.

Relationships

What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Peace?

Eran Halperin Ph.D. on August 20, 2020

A recent study suggests that people interpret the word “peace” differently depending on how much power their group holds in a conflict.

A recent study suggests that people interpret the word “peace” differently depending on how much power their group holds in a conflict.