The Classification of Intergroup Threat and the Effect of Threat on Prejudice

Intergroup threat occurs when one group's resources, beliefs, or values challenge the goal attainment or well-being of another group.This perceived threat will lead to negative out-group attitudes and behaviors.Based on the intergroup threat literature and relevant theories, intergroup threat was classified into three categories, realistic threat, cultural threat and identity threat.The theoretical model on the relation between intergroup threat...