Natalie J. Shook and Russell H. Fazio

Identify factors that promote the integration of outgroup members into an individual’s social network Purpose of Research

Extended contact hypothesis (Wright, Aron, Mclaughlin-Volpe, and Ropp, 1997) Three mechanisms extended contact might reduce prejudice (Wright et. Al 1997) Intergroup anxiety Those with less intergroup anxiety and are more open to outgroup interactions are more inclined to interact with members of other groups. Lit Review

If the quality of the intergroup roommate relationship is relatively negative, then students may be less likely to integrate their outgroup roommate into their friendship network. Hypothesis:

White freshman randomly assigned to either an African American (N=127) or white (N=136) freshman roommate were recruited in the beginning of the Autumn quarter Participants completed questionnaires Two measures to assess the quality of roommate relationship Intergroup anxiety Informed consent Methodology

Participants reported better roommate relationships in a same-race room than in an interracial Intergroup anxiety a non factor with same-race roommate relationships Social integration was significantly lower with interracial roommate relationships than same race roommate relationships Results

“Interracial roommate relationships are generally more difficult and less satisfying than same-race roommate” (Phelps et. al 2008; Towles et. al 2006) What do you think of this statement? Is this accurate? Was the method used effective? Why do you think they only focused on Black and White? Do you think intergroup anxiety is prevalent on this campus? Should my group take this into consideration? How did your relationship with roommates affect you social network integration? Discussion