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Extended intergroup contact in frozen conflicts: Experimental evidence from Cyprus

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  • Daniela Donno

    (University of Cyprus, Cyprus)

  • Charis Psaltis

    (University of Cyprus, Cyprus)

  • Omer Zarpli

    (University of Pittsburgh, USA)

Abstract

How can ethnic reconciliation be achieved in conflict settings where populations are physically separated? We address this question by examining the role of “extended contact†—a form of indirect contact which entails learning about the contact experiences of others—in the context of Cyprus’s frozen conflict. We field a survey experiment in order to test two pathways through which extended contact works: (1) by helping build a common identity; and (2) by activating empathy. We find that our treatments are associated with greater trust in the outgroup and greater support for cross-ethnic interaction, but only among segments of the population that are initially less favorable toward reconciliation.

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  • Daniela Donno & Charis Psaltis & Omer Zarpli, 2021. "Extended intergroup contact in frozen conflicts: Experimental evidence from Cyprus," Conflict Management and Peace Science, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 38(4), pages 411-433, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:compsc:v:38:y:2021:i:4:p:411-433
    DOI: 10.1177/07388942211012623
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