http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jasp.12279/abstract
"Recent research shows that extended contact via story reading is a
powerful strategy to improve out-group attitudes. We conducted three
studies to test whether extended contact through reading the popular
best-selling books of Harry Potter improves attitudes toward stigmatized
groups (immigrants, homosexuals, refugees)."
Young adult fiction really can make a positive contribution to society.
Via David Formosa.
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
