The Dynamics of Implicit Intergroup Biases of Victims and Ex-combatants in Post-conflict Scenarios

Strong group identities arise in intergroup conflict scenarios and perpetuate sectarian violence even in post-conflict scenarios. In particular, out-group negative implicit associations are predictors of decreased intergroup forgiveness, as well as increased distrust and aggression against the out-g...

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Authors: Baez, Sandra (Author) ; Trujillo, Natalia (Author) ; Hurtado, Esteban (Author) ; Ortiz-Ayala, Alejandra del Pilar 1990- (Author) ; Calvache, Monica Rodríguez (Author) ; Quishpe, Rafael Camilo (Author) ; Ibáñez, Agustín (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2022, Volume: 37, Issue: 11/12, Pages: NP9295-NP9319
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