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[Relation between perception of differences and intergroup anxiety: moderator and mediator variables]
María N Quiles1, Armando Rodríguez, Marisol Navas
1Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de La Laguna, Spain. mquiles@ull.es
Psicothema
|February 14, 2007
Summary
Intergroup contact anxiety among Moroccan immigrants in Almería is influenced by perceived differences and social factors. Assimilation pressure, xenophobia perception, and social paranoia play key roles.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Intergroup Relations
- Immigration Studies
Background:
- Intergroup contact theory explores interactions between majority and minority groups.
- Prejudice and anxiety are significant factors in intergroup relations.
- Understanding minority group perspectives is crucial for addressing discrimination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the relationship between perceived intergroup differences and ingroup anxiety.
- To examine the moderating and mediating roles of specific variables in intergroup prejudice.
- To analyze these dynamics from the perspective of Moroccan immigrants in Almería.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative analysis based on Baron and Kenny's (1986) requirements for mediation and moderation.
- Focus on the experiences of the minority group (Moroccan immigrants).
- Assessment of variables including perceived intergroup differences, anxiety, pressure to assimilate, perception of xenophobia, attitude towards locals, and social paranoia.
Main Results:
- Perceived intergroup differences are related to ingroup anxiety during intergroup contact.
- Pressure to assimilate and perception of xenophobia were confirmed as moderators.
- Immigrants' attitude towards local people and social paranoia were confirmed as mediators.
Conclusions:
- Social and psychological factors significantly influence anxiety in intergroup contact for immigrants.
- Assimilation pressure and xenophobia perception directly impact the relationship between intergroup contact and anxiety.
- Attitudes towards locals and social paranoia mediate the effects of intergroup contact on immigrant well-being.
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