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Illegal Immigration Attitudes & Public Opinion

Introduction to Attitudes toward Unauthorized Immigrants The study of attitudes toward unauthorized immigrants—often referred to in psychological literature as undocumented or illegal immigrants—constitutes a critical and complex field within social psychology and political science. These attitudes represent multifaceted evaluations, encompassing affective responses, cognitive beliefs, and behavioral intentions directed toward individuals residing in a host country […]

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Immigrant Attitudes: Understanding Public Opinion

Defining Attitudes Toward Immigrants Attitudes toward immigrants represent complex psychological constructs reflecting an individual’s evaluation of, and predisposition to act toward, individuals or groups who have migrated into their host country. These attitudes are multifaceted, typically encompassing cognitive, affective, and behavioral components. The cognitive component includes beliefs and stereotypes about immigrants (e.g., beliefs about their […]

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