THE EFFECT OF ROLE-REVERSAL DURING THE DISCUSSION OF OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS.
Abstract
The study examined the effects of two different discussion methods, role-reversal and direct presentation of one's own viewpoint, upon the ease of reaching agreement and upon attitudinal change. Pairs of subjects, who had been selected for their extreme and opposed attitudes on a controversial issue, were instructed to attempt to reach a joint solution on the issue after an initial period of either role-reversal or self-exposition. Role-reversal proved no more effective than self-exposition in inducing attitudinal change or overcoming the conflict. Both methods produced considerable understanding of the other's views and attitude change towards them. Both own and other's skill in role-reversal fostered attitude change towards the other, mutual respect, and mutual understanding. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0624919
Entities
People
- Barbara F. Muney
Organizations
- Columbia University