Intergroup programs measure success through widely varied attitude and behavior outcomes

Evidence

The four dependent measures consisted of attitude change, behavior change, delayed attitude change (postmeasures assessed from 8 to 64 weeks after the intervention), and delayed behavior change. The goals of the programs differed greatly, and consequently the dependent measures were quite diverse. Examples of the measures include stereotypes, racial awareness, social distance, racial preference, perceived group differences, liking for members of an outgroup, the importance of diversity, knowledge of stereotype effects, outgroup attributes, discouraging racist comments, encouraging open discussion of cultural differences, and demonstrations of multicultural skills. — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 2666