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Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, Vol. 6, No. 2, 171-185 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1368430203006002003
© 2003 SAGE Publications

Interpersonal Concerns in Social Encounters between Majority and Minority Group Members

J. Nicole Shelton

Princeton University

Dyadic interactions between Whites and Blacks were examined. Whites' concern about appearing prejudiced was manipulated by informing Whites that it was extremely important not to be prejudiced during the interaction. Blacks' concern about being the target of prejudice was manipulated by informing them that their dyadic partner was prejudiced against Blacks. The findings show that these two concerns differentially impacted individuals' own and their partner's experiences in the interaction. Specifically, Whites who tried not to be prejudiced experienced more anxiety and enjoyed the interaction less, but were liked more by their Black partner. Additionally, Blacks who believed their partner was prejudiced enjoyed the interaction more, and their White partner experienced less anxiety and enjoyed the interaction more. The implications of these findings for interpersonal intergroup encounters are discussed.

Key Words: expectancies • intergroup interactions • prejudice • race

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