Depolarizing the Classroom: The Effectiveness of Depolarization Communication Techniques

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Brief Overview

We test the effectiveness of depolarization workshops via a communication skills module for undergraduates, using a randomized trial. Results assess attitude changes, communication skills, and the module’s impact on reducing affective polarization.

Authors

• Laura Gamboa, University of Notre Dame

• Eliza Hawkins, Brigham Young University

• Kirk A. Hawkins, Brigham Young University-Provo

• Emily Taylor, Utah Valley University