The need for context in intergroup conflict research

Abstract

Research into intergroup conflict often overlooks the sociopolitical and historical contexts that shape psychological processes. This lack of attention to context can lead to inaccurate understanding of drivers of conflict and ineffective or harmful strategies to address it. Research into intergroup conflict often overlooks the sociopolitical and historical contexts that shape psychological processes. This lack of attention to context can lead to inaccurate understanding of drivers of conflict and ineffective or harmful strategies to address it.