CLAIRE SANDMAN MALCOMB

CLAIRE SANDMAN MALCOMB

Research

My research investigates how allyship—privileged groups acting in solidarity with marginalized groups— can either mitigate or exacerbate intergroup conflict, and how ally behaviors can be strategically fostered to enhance social cohesion in diverse settings. By understanding both the psychological and organizational barriers that hinder traditionally advantaged groups from engaging in ally behaviors, my work aims to design interventions that foster solidarity, reduce biases, and promote more inclusive and equitable organizations and societies.

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Publications

Malcomb, C.S., & Zitek, E. (2025). The Illusion of Inclusion: Examining the Limitations of Diversity Metrics in Baseball. Frontiers in Psychology. Special Issue: Promoting Inclusion and Representation: The Role of Cultural Diversity in Sports. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1512033

Malcomb, C.S., Zitek, E., Grossman, S., & Parris, B. (2025). Beyond the Grind: The Intercultural Challenges and Cohesion Efforts in MiLB. Frontiers in Psychology. Special Issue: Promoting Inclusion and Representation: The Role of Cultural Diversity in Sports. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1511986

Zitek, E. M., Malcomb, C. S., & Hager, F. J. (2024). Identity-based rivalry: A common identity across competitors leads to rivalry perceptions and better performance. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations. https://doi.org/10.1177/13684302241284434

Lee, A. J., Mason, M. F., & Malcomb, C. S. (2024). Hedging First Offers Permits Assertiveness While Lowering Risk a Partner Walks. Social Psychological and Personality Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/19485506241305486

Lee, A. J., Mason, M. F., & Malcomb, C. S. (2021). Beyond cheap talk accounts: A theory of politeness in negotiations. Research in Organizational Behavior, 41, 100154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.riob.2021.100154