Scientific interest in the processing and effects of narrative information has substantially
increased in recent years. The focus of this chapter is on narrative transportation, an …

This work addresses the study of factors that increase the persuasive efficacy of testimonial
messages aimed at improving intergroup attitudes. The results of two online experiments …

This study addresses the factors that increase the persuasive impact of entertainment–
education (EE) narrative messages designed to improve attitudes toward immigrants …

This chapter reviews existing research on how mediated contact with media figures (eg,
celebrities, fictional characters, public figures, and others) can affect intergroup relations …

This paper explores the consistent alignment of mediated intergroup contact and persuasive
communication in prejudice reduction. Through a systematic review of literature, it provides …

Previous research on intergroup contact examined whether mediated and non-mediated
interactions with outgroup members can ameliorate attitudes toward this outgroup. Today …

Smartphones are a preferred platform to access audiovisual stories. Prior theory and
research suggest that using smaller screens could lead to a shallower narrative experience …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe a theory-driven intervention called VOICES
that was developed to improve police-community relations. The intervention was designed …

Narratives can be effective tools for improving attitudes toward minority groups. The current
study tested the potential for restorative narratives—stories of recovery that show the …

This study focuses on the reduction of prejudice toward foreign unaccompanied minors
(UAMs) by means of audiovisual testimonial messages. Specifically, it analyzes the role of …