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People who are aware of OSS are more hopeful, report less division, and are more likely to respect, and feel respected by, people who have different beliefs. Benenson Strategy Group Survey, Wichita, November 2023
One Small Step's practices are based in the “contact hypothesis,” which states that interpersonal contact can lead to more positive attitudes, decreased stereotypes, and increased acceptance between individuals from different groups under certain conditions:
Enduring and pleasant contact
Two sides meeting as equals
Working on a common goal
Support from social and institutional authorities
Yale University’s Social Perception and Communication Laboratory found that OSS participants felt more empathetic toward their interview partner after their conversation. Yale University, Department of Psychology – One Small Step Report, May 2023
More In Common discovered that OSS content convinces listeners that it is possible to have meaningful conversations with people who hold different beliefs, and can increase their willingness to engage directly with those with different points of view. More In Common – Research Report on One Small Step, May 2023
People across the country are taking One Small Step towards each other in their towns, college campuses, radio stations, faith communities, and more.
We've learned an important lesson: the true power of One Small Step emerges when communities embrace the program and shape it to reflect their unique needs and values.
This is the strength of libraries. Please use this resource kit to meet your community's needs and expand your library's role as a civic space for all.
This is the strength of libraries. Please use this resource kit to meet your community's needs and expand your library's role as a civic space for all.
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