Ingroup-outgroup relationships in teamwork among international students

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The term 'we and the others' is a topic of great importance in current academic discourse as well as in political and economic practice. In doing so, we observe dynamic shifts and overlapping relationships that often make it difficult to clearly delimit the respective ingroup and/or outgroup. International and cross-cultural discussions revolve around categorizations that are closely linked to national identity, ethnicity and language groups. At the same time, these categories also intersect with factors such as gender, age, sexuality and disability in their culturally specific manifestations. Therefore, the concept of in-groups and outgroups is closely linked to the diversity discussion. The focus of the presentation is on explaining the concept of in- and out-groups, exploring behavior and comparisons between groups, and explaining conflicts between groups. Recent research on the inclusion of disadvantaged social groups emphasizes the theory of optimal distinctiveness, which recognizes the need for both belonging and differentiation depending on the situation and context. Organizations value diverse teams and inclusive leadership behaviors that foster a sense of belonging and uniqueness. Efforts to reduce prejudice and discrimination include participatory decision-making processes and communication of needs. With our paper we take a closer look at how cultural diversity is dealt with in everyday student life. National affiliation in connection with different educational concepts is of particular interest for our topic. Conflicts within and outside student teams that lead to discrimination and bias between groups are linked to status and stigma. The contact hypothesis can help to overcome such conflicts and prejudices. However, this approach also harbors the risk of intensifying conflicts between groups. Ultimately, the relevance of in-group-outgroup relationships depends on culturally determined social contexts that shape the why, when, where, and how of these dynamics.
Period26 Oct 2023
Event titleInternational Association of Cross-Cultural Competence and Management
Event typeConference
Degree of RecognitionInternational

Austrian Classification of Fields of Science and Technology (ÖFOS)

  • 504031 Diversity research
  • 503007 Didactics
  • 503008 E-learning
  • 503009 Adult education
  • 504007 Empirical social research
  • 509011 Organisational development
  • 509018 Knowledge management
  • 503006 Educational research

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