DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1475986

Introduction: By integrating findings from diverse research domains, this Research Topic aims to synthesize and articulate the intricate intersections between implicit attitudes, social dynamics, and intervention strategies, illuminating pathways toward fostering greater understanding and inclusivity in our increasingly diverse societies. The eight manuscripts included in this Research Topic and described in more detail below have explored the impact of diverse factors, including (1) perspective-taking, (2) anxiety induction, (3) virtual reality experiences, (4) parental influences, (5 and 6) individuation training, (7) linguistic cues, and (8) mindfulness practices, on attitudes and behaviors. Only the linguistic cue manuscript (7) used the Evaluative Priming task (Fazio et al., 1986), while the remaining used an IAT and/or one of its variants. These studies collectively offer nuanced insights, unveiling the complex mechanisms underlying human interaction and implicit attitudes.