Representation Matters: Examining How Representation of Ingroups and Outgroups Impacts Individuals Diagnosed and Not Diagnosed With Depression- [electronic resource]
Representation Matters: Examining How Representation of Ingroups and Outgroups Impacts Individuals Diagnosed and Not Diagnosed With Depression- [electronic resource]
- 자료유형
- 학위논문파일 국외
- 최종처리일시
- 20240214102127
- ISBN
- 9798380596749
- DDC
- 384
- 서명/저자
- Representation Matters: Examining How Representation of Ingroups and Outgroups Impacts Individuals Diagnosed and Not Diagnosed With Depression - [electronic resource]
- 발행사항
- [S.l.]: : The Ohio State University., 2023
- 발행사항
- Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2023
- 형태사항
- 1 online resource(155 p.)
- 주기사항
- Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-04, Section: B.
- 주기사항
- Advisor: Hovick, Shelly R.
- 학위논문주기
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Ohio State University, 2023.
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- 초록/해제
- 요약Objective: This dissertation tested a re-conceptualized integrated mediated intergroup contact (IMIC) model (Wong et al., 2022). My re-conceptualization presented the following three proposals: 1) a model focused on character-driven variables (i.e., identification, parasocial response, and parasocial interaction) via the mediated intergroup contact representation continuum (MIC-RC), 2) simplifying mediating paths by removing variables that are highly correlated with identification (i.e., transportation and empathy) and correlating cognitive and affective model variables (i.e., self-efficacy, intergroup anxiety and intragroup anxiety, and attitudes), and 3) introducing behavioral outcomes (i.e., social distancing and policy support).Method: To test the proposed hypotheses, an online between-subjects quasi-experimental pilot test (n = 156) and main study (n = 764) were conducted in the context of mental health. Participants first completed a demographic survey to confirm roughly half of the participants in each sample were diagnosed with depression and the other half were not diagnosed with depression. They were then randomized into one of the following four conditions: 1) majority depression representation, 2) majority non-depression representation, 3) equal representation, or 4) a non-group narrative control. Immediately after exposure to the narratives, participants completed a follow-up survey, which assessed character involvement (i.e., identification and parasocial response), mediating cognitive and affective variables (i.e., self-efficacy, inter/intragroup efficacy, and attitudes), and intentions to support depression-related policy and willingness to interact face-to-face with ingroup and outgroup members. After pilot testing, participants in the main study were recruited from a United States (US)-based online panel.Findings: Results showed that those in the mediated intergroup contact conditions reported significantly more self-efficacy (t (741) = 1.71, p = .044) and intergroup interaction intentions (t (719) = 1.80, p = .036) compared to those in the control. However, manipulating the amount of screen allotted to a main character(s) did not influence character involvement as predicted by the MIC-RC from Proposal 1. For proposal 2, self-efficacy was found to be directly associated with attitudes and intergroup interaction intentions among both groups, but limited support was provided for the relationships regarding intergroup and intragroup anxiety. In regard to Proposal 3, attitudes were separated into perceived competence and warmth toward the outgroup. Perceived competence toward the outgroup was associated with intergroup interaction intentions for those diagnosed with depression (b = .17, SE = .07, p = .011) and those not diagnosed with depression (b = .30, SE = .09, p .001). Among participants not diagnosed with depression, perceived warmth toward the outgroup was also associated with intergroup interaction (b = .22, SE = .08, p = .004) and policy support intentions (b = .47, SE = .16, p = .003).Conclusion: Study findings demonstrate that, overall, participants not diagnosed with depression reported outcomes more theoretically consistent with mediated intergroup contact (MIC) than participants who had been diagnosed with depression. Still, unique relationships found between the two groups informed theoretical implications regarding the future testing of the MIC-RC, as well as provided practical guidance regarding the use of entertainment media to promote intergroup and intragroup relationships.
- 일반주제명
- Communication.
- 일반주제명
- Mental health.
- 일반주제명
- Clinical psychology.
- 키워드
- Depression
- 기타저자
- The Ohio State University Communication
- 기본자료저록
- Dissertations Abstracts International. 85-04B.
- 기본자료저록
- Dissertation Abstract International
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