Author(s)

Elena V. Ryaguzova

Department of Psychology, Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia.

The paper contains a theoretical study of the personal representation of “I-Stranger” interaction. The differentiation of the native-strange and close/ours-alien dichotomies is suggested. The empirical study (N = 100) which highlighted the ambivalent nature of personal representation of “I-Stranger” interaction, its ambiguity and variability has been conducted. The prospects of representation of “I-Stranger” interaction studying in modern multicultural world are stated. The applied aspect of the stated problem can be implemented in the training programs on the personality intercultural sensitivity development.

Social Psychology, Personality, Communication Risks, Representation “I-Stranger”, Dichotomy “We-They”, Ambivalence of the “Stranger” Representation

Ryaguzova, E. (2014) Representation of “I-Stranger” Interaction as a Communication Risks Predictor. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2, 120-123. doi: 10.4236/jss.2014.25024.