Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Feb 7, 2023
The text reviewed previous studies about perceived similarity's effect on social support and dehu... more The text reviewed previous studies about perceived similarity's effect on social support and dehumanization, in which dehumanization may lead to a reduction of social stigma. Social support may increase individual well-being through attractivity and acceptance (leading to social support), reduction of social stigma, and a sense of belonging. This text also discussed possible ways to provide emphasize similarity, including communication and contact, media and policies, and possibly stop internalizing negative stereotypes. The last one requires more research to evaluate the effects of identity threat and a sense of belonging to a larger group. Indeed, emphasis on differences is unavoidable in many circumstances. This text is just a possible direction for future research.
Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
The text reviewed previous studies about perceived similarity’s effect on social support and dehu... more The text reviewed previous studies about perceived similarity’s effect on social support and dehumanization, in which dehumanization may lead to a reduction of social stigma. Social support may increase individual well-being through attractivity and acceptance (leading to social support), reduction of social stigma, and a sense of belonging. This text also discussed possible ways to provide emphasize similarity, including communication and contact, media and policies, and possibly stop internalizing negative stereotypes. The last one requires more research to evaluate the effects of identity threat and a sense of belonging to a larger group. Indeed, emphasis on differences is unavoidable in many circumstances. This text is just a possible direction for future research.
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