The Esses Lab for the Study of Intergroup Relations at Western University studies a variety of topics of immediate interest in today’s globalized society. Our primary research interests include immigration and cultural diversity; ethnic relations; national identity and belonging; stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination; and dehumanization. The researchers in our lab aim to understand and facilitate more productive interactions between groups through laboratory and field research. Our research is funded by grants and contribution agreements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada; the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada; provincial and municipal government departments; and NGOs.

2024-2025 Lab Members