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Relational skill assets and anti-immigrant sentiments.

Naeyun Lee1, Cheol-Sung Lee1

  • 1Department of Sociology, University of Chicago, United States.

Social Science Research
|May 26, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Workers possessing strong interpersonal skills relative to instrumental skills show less anti-immigrant sentiment. This suggests occupational relational skill assets influence native workers' attitudes toward immigrants.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Economics
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Non-cognitive skills are increasingly recognized for their role in socioeconomic outcomes.
  • Occupational skill requirements may influence intergroup attitudes, particularly toward immigrants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of relational skill assets in shaping anti-immigrant attitudes.
  • To examine how occupational skill requirements influence competition and sentiment towards immigrants.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a theoretical framework based on stratification research and "non-cognitive skills."
  • Constructed "relational skill specificity" using interpersonal and instrumental skill requirements.
  • Analyzed data from the 2004 General Social Survey National Identity module.
Keywords:
Anti-immigrant attitudesAnti-immigrant sentimentOccupational skillsRelational skills

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Main Results:

  • Workers with higher interpersonal skill assets relative to instrumental skill assets reported less anti-immigrant sentiment.
  • Relational skill assets were associated with reduced perceived competition with immigrants.
  • Occupational skill composition impacts native workers' attitudes toward immigrants.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational-level relational skill assets, particularly those based on sociocultural differences, are significant predictors of anti-immigrant sentiment.
  • Findings highlight the importance of considering skill composition within occupations when studying intergroup relations.
  • The study provides a nuanced understanding of how labor market dynamics shape social attitudes.