Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology
Volume 29, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 559-576

Prejudice toward immigrants to Spain and Israel: An integrated threat theory analysis (Article)

Stephan W.G.* , Ybarra O. , Martínez C.M. , Schwarzwald J. , Tur-Kaspa M.
  • a Department of Psychology, Box 30001, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, United States
  • b [Affiliation not available]
  • c [Affiliation not available]
  • d [Affiliation not available]
  • e [Affiliation not available]

Abstract

An integrated threat theory composed of four variables was used to predict attitudes toward immigrant groups in Spain and Israel. The four threats are symbolic threats based on value differences between groups; realistic threats to the power, resources, and well-being of the in-group; anxiety concerning social interaction with out-group members; and feelings of threat arising from negative stereotypes of the out-group. All four threats were significant predictors of attitudes toward one or more of the immigrant groups. It was predicted, and found, that intergroup anxiety and negative stereotypes were more powerful and consistent predictors of prejudicial attitudes toward immigrants than were realistic threats or symbolic threats. The implications of the theory for the causes and reduction of prejudice were discussed.

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DOI: 10.1177/0022022198294004
ISSN: 00220221
Cited by: 254
Original Language: English