Deprovincialization is a set of attitudes characterized by two sides: a nuanced and fresh perspective on the in-group culture and an open and accepting attitude toward other groups. After reviewing early research and indirect tests of the construct, we focused our attention on research investigating these two sides of deprovincialization. Studies conducted in various countries demonstrate that deprovincialization as in-group cultural nuance is a strong and reliable correlate of reduced prejudice and improved intergroup relations; moreover, it is distinct from both national identification and cultural relativism. Studies conducted in Italy show that deprovincialization as openness toward other groups is related to positive intergroup contact and intergroup harmony and has longitudinal negative effects on prejudice. Importantly, in both lines of research the beneficial role of deprovincialization goes beyond the effects of constructs such as social dominance orientation, right-wing authoritarianism, nationalism, and demographic variables. We conclude by proposing suggestions for future research and highlighting relevant issues to be considered in policy development and implementation.

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去省化：它对多元社会的重要性

去地方化是一组具有两个方面特征的态度：对内部群体文化的细致入微和新鲜的看法，以及对其他群体的开放和接受态度。在回顾了该结构的早期研究和间接测试之后，我们将注意力集中在调查去省化这两个方面的研究上。在不同国家进行的研究表明，作为群体内文化细微差别的去省化是减少偏见和改善群体间关系的强大而可靠的关联；此外，它不同于民族认同和文化相对主义。在意大利进行的研究表明，作为对其他群体开放的去地方化与积极的群体间接触和群体间的和谐有关，并对偏见产生纵向负面影响。重要的，在这两个研究领域中，去省级化的有益作用超越了社会主导取向、右翼威权主义、民族主义和人口变量等结构的影响。最后，我们提出了对未来研究的建议，并强调了政策制定和实施中需要考虑的相关问题。