Table 4 Sequential model for indirect effects of felt understanding on intergroup relations through felt positive regard or intergroup overlap, and then outgroup stereotype.
Mediator | Bootstrap estimates | SE | 95%CI lower | 95%CI upper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Perception of relationship | ||||
Via outgroup stereotypes | ||||
Felt positive regard | 0.063 | 0.017 | 0.034 | 0.099 |
Intergroup overlap | 0.020 | 0.006 | 0.010 | 0.036 |
Outgroup trust | ||||
Via outgroup stereotypes | ||||
Felt positive regard | 0.080 | 0.018 | 0.047 | 0.117 |
Intergroup overlap | 0.025 | 0.007 | 0.013 | 0.043 |
Outgroup feelings | ||||
Via outgroup stereotypes | ||||
Felt positive regard | 0.045 | 0.013 | 0.023 | 0.075 |
Intergroup overlap | 0.014 | 0.005 | 0.007 | 0.026 |
Avoidance | ||||
Via outgroup stereotypes | ||||
Felt positive regard | – 0.064 | 0.016 | – 0.099 | – 0.036 |
Intergroup overlap | – 0.020 | 0.006 | -0.036 | – 0.010 |
Approach | ||||
Via outgroup stereotypes | ||||
Felt positive regard | 0.067 | 0.018 | 0.037 | 0.106 |
Intergroup overlap | 0.021 | 0.018 | 0.011 | 0.038 |
Confrontation | ||||
Via outgroup stereotypes | ||||
Felt positive regard | – 0.056 | 0.016 | – 0.093 | – 0.030 |
Intergroup overlap | – 0.017 | 0.006 | – 0.033 | – 0.009 |
