Multicultural ideology among Chilean municipal workers: the role of prejudice and intercultural sensitivity
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Prejudice negatively impacts intercultural sensitivity among municipal workers. Intercultural sensitivity mediates the link between prejudice and support for multiculturalism, highlighting its importance for diversity training.
Area Of Science
- Social Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
Background
- Municipal employees navigate diverse public service settings, making intercultural competence crucial.
- Understanding factors influencing attitudes towards diversity is vital for inclusive public services.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine the relationships between prejudice, intercultural sensitivity, and multicultural ideology in Chilean municipal workers.
- To investigate the mediating role of intercultural sensitivity in the prejudice-multiculturalism relationship.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 197 municipal employees.
- Validated scales measured prejudice, intercultural sensitivity, and multicultural ideology.
- Structural equation modeling (SEM) analyzed the proposed relationships.
Main Results
- Prejudice negatively predicted all dimensions of intercultural sensitivity.
- Intercultural sensitivity positively predicted support for cultural diversity and negatively predicted support for intercultural homogeneity.
- Female gender, higher education, and increased contact with immigrants correlated with lower prejudice.
Conclusions
- Intercultural sensitivity acts as a key mediator between prejudice and support for multiculturalism.
- Findings inform the development of training programs and policies to foster inclusive attitudes in public service.
- This research contributes to understanding affective pathways to diversity acceptance.
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