中文摘要
本研究考察了通过换位思考减少对外群体偏见的在线、低成本、可规模化干预措施的有效性。作者开展了一项在线实验, 将哥伦比亚本地人随机分配到两组: 或者观看一部关于委内瑞拉被迫移民徒步跨越哥伦比亚边境的视频纪录片, 或者玩一款使其沉浸于一名委内瑞拉被迫移民生活之中的在线游戏。与对照组相比, 两种处理均提升了针对委内瑞拉人的利他行为, 并改善了对被迫移民的态度。然而, 只有游戏显著提升了自我报告的信任。就每分钟处理的有效性而言, 视频在增强亲社会性方面的效率至少是游戏的四倍。鉴于视频时长相对较短、更易于传播、且对主动参与的要求较低, 它似乎是短期内增强亲社会行为的更优选择。
Abstract
This study investigates the effectiveness of online, low-cost, scalable interventions aimed at reducing prejudice against an out-group through the use of perspective taking. The authors conducted an online experiment in which Colombian natives were randomly assigned to either watch a video documentary about Venezuelan forced migrants crossing the Colombian border on foot or to play an online game that immersed them in the life of a Venezuelan forced migrant. Compared to a control group, both treatments led to increased altruism towards Venezuelans and improved attitudes toward forced migrants. However, only the game significantly boosted self-reported trust. In terms of effectiveness per minute of treatment, the video was at least four times more efficient than the game in enhancing prosociality. Given the video’s comparably shorter duration, greater ease of dissemination, and lower demand for active involvement, it appears a superior option to enhance prosocial behaviors in the short term.