LA Jewish Muslim Discussion on the Middle East
My research focuses on social identity groups in conflict resolution. Specifically, I examine how different groups involved in inter-group conflict programs are impact by inter-group dialogue programs and these groups are mobilized to reduce conflict. I have published in both peer reviewed journals and edited volumes on these topics. My current work includes several articles in progress on identity change in dialogue and gendered effects of inter-group dialogue. In addition, I am working on a book project examining ground up peace-building and gender identity.
My dissertation focuses on Jewish-Muslim citizen peace-building efforts. My study looks at two US based Jewish-Muslim dialogue groups built around the theory of inter-group contact. My work finds that social identity, including gender, impact how participants are impacted by these groups. Moreover, I validates new measurements of non-zero sum social identity in such programs that examine such identities as dependent, relative variables; my work finds that participants can become more identified with their in-group and with traditional out-groups during the process of dialogues.
During the 2012-2013 academic year, I worked in Israel on a Rotary Global Grant to examine other aspects of social identity in inter-group dialogue. Along with researchers from IDC including Yiftach Ron, Eran Halperin and Tamar Saguy as well as Daniel Bar-Tal from the University of Tel Aviv, we examined why individuals of different social identity groups choose to engage in inter-group dialogue and what the long term implications for those who have been without such dialogue can be at a societal level.
My dissertation focuses on Jewish-Muslim citizen peace-building efforts. My study looks at two US based Jewish-Muslim dialogue groups built around the theory of inter-group contact. My work finds that social identity, including gender, impact how participants are impacted by these groups. Moreover, I validates new measurements of non-zero sum social identity in such programs that examine such identities as dependent, relative variables; my work finds that participants can become more identified with their in-group and with traditional out-groups during the process of dialogues.
During the 2012-2013 academic year, I worked in Israel on a Rotary Global Grant to examine other aspects of social identity in inter-group dialogue. Along with researchers from IDC including Yiftach Ron, Eran Halperin and Tamar Saguy as well as Daniel Bar-Tal from the University of Tel Aviv, we examined why individuals of different social identity groups choose to engage in inter-group dialogue and what the long term implications for those who have been without such dialogue can be at a societal level.
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Research Experience: I have a wide variety of research experience, including ethnographic field work, interviews, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and experimental work. I have worked on various topics including neuro-psychology, voting behavior, pedagogy, life-cycle development, and group behavior. Following is a list of various research projects on which I have worked. See my CV for more a detailed list of projects. I am open to collaboration with faculty, students, and practitioners.
