Nature Communications (Jun 2021)

Wise reasoning, intergroup positivity, and attitude polarization across contexts

  • Justin P. Brienza,
  • Franki Y. H. Kung,
  • Melody M. Chao

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-23432-1
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 1
pp. 1 – 11

Abstract

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Here, the authors show that an integrative thinking process linked philosophically to wisdom may reduce group polarization. Specifically, wise reasoning improves intergroup attitudes and behavior even at time of heightened societal conflicts.