Informace o kvalifikační práci Impact of Intergroup Contact on Immigration Attitudes: A Case Study of Slovak Attitudes Toward Chinese Immigrants during COVID-19 Pandemic
Intergroup contact is believed to improve intergroup relations by reducing prejudice and promoting more positive attitudes toward individual outgroup members and even the outgroup as a whole. Intergroup contact and immigration attitudes have been studied across many countries. However, studies on attitudes toward Chinese immigrants in Slovakia are fairly rare. Moreover, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the association of COVID-19 with China and Chinese people might have a negative impact on attitudes toward Chinese people and even lead to discriminatory behaviors. To date, few researchers have addressed this issue. Drawing on previous studies on intergroup contact and intergroup threat, this thesis employs a qualitative research methodology to explore the impact of intergroup contact on immigration attitudes, using Slovak attitudes toward the Chinese outgroup during COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. The aim of this thesis is to study the intergroup contact between Slovak majority members and Chinese immigrants from the perspective of the majority group, the perception of Chinese immigrants, and attitudes toward them. The present study also offers one of the first investigations into the impact of association of COVID-19 with China and Chinese people on attitudes toward the Chinese outgroup in Slovakia. Moreover, it provides new insights into intergroup contact and intergroup relations between majority members and Chinese immigrants.
Anotace v angličtině
Intergroup contact is believed to improve intergroup relations by reducing prejudice and promoting more positive attitudes toward individual outgroup members and even the outgroup as a whole. Intergroup contact and immigration attitudes have been studied across many countries. However, studies on attitudes toward Chinese immigrants in Slovakia are fairly rare. Moreover, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the association of COVID-19 with China and Chinese people might have a negative impact on attitudes toward Chinese people and even lead to discriminatory behaviors. To date, few researchers have addressed this issue. Drawing on previous studies on intergroup contact and intergroup threat, this thesis employs a qualitative research methodology to explore the impact of intergroup contact on immigration attitudes, using Slovak attitudes toward the Chinese outgroup during COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. The aim of this thesis is to study the intergroup contact between Slovak majority members and Chinese immigrants from the perspective of the majority group, the perception of Chinese immigrants, and attitudes toward them. The present study also offers one of the first investigations into the impact of association of COVID-19 with China and Chinese people on attitudes toward the Chinese outgroup in Slovakia. Moreover, it provides new insights into intergroup contact and intergroup relations between majority members and Chinese immigrants.
Klíčová slova
intergroup contact, Chinese immigrants, Slovakia, COVID-19, attitudes
Klíčová slova v angličtině
intergroup contact, Chinese immigrants, Slovakia, COVID-19, attitudes
Rozsah průvodní práce
71 s. (147 238 znakov)
Jazyk
AN
Anotace
Intergroup contact is believed to improve intergroup relations by reducing prejudice and promoting more positive attitudes toward individual outgroup members and even the outgroup as a whole. Intergroup contact and immigration attitudes have been studied across many countries. However, studies on attitudes toward Chinese immigrants in Slovakia are fairly rare. Moreover, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the association of COVID-19 with China and Chinese people might have a negative impact on attitudes toward Chinese people and even lead to discriminatory behaviors. To date, few researchers have addressed this issue. Drawing on previous studies on intergroup contact and intergroup threat, this thesis employs a qualitative research methodology to explore the impact of intergroup contact on immigration attitudes, using Slovak attitudes toward the Chinese outgroup during COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. The aim of this thesis is to study the intergroup contact between Slovak majority members and Chinese immigrants from the perspective of the majority group, the perception of Chinese immigrants, and attitudes toward them. The present study also offers one of the first investigations into the impact of association of COVID-19 with China and Chinese people on attitudes toward the Chinese outgroup in Slovakia. Moreover, it provides new insights into intergroup contact and intergroup relations between majority members and Chinese immigrants.
Anotace v angličtině
Intergroup contact is believed to improve intergroup relations by reducing prejudice and promoting more positive attitudes toward individual outgroup members and even the outgroup as a whole. Intergroup contact and immigration attitudes have been studied across many countries. However, studies on attitudes toward Chinese immigrants in Slovakia are fairly rare. Moreover, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the association of COVID-19 with China and Chinese people might have a negative impact on attitudes toward Chinese people and even lead to discriminatory behaviors. To date, few researchers have addressed this issue. Drawing on previous studies on intergroup contact and intergroup threat, this thesis employs a qualitative research methodology to explore the impact of intergroup contact on immigration attitudes, using Slovak attitudes toward the Chinese outgroup during COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. The aim of this thesis is to study the intergroup contact between Slovak majority members and Chinese immigrants from the perspective of the majority group, the perception of Chinese immigrants, and attitudes toward them. The present study also offers one of the first investigations into the impact of association of COVID-19 with China and Chinese people on attitudes toward the Chinese outgroup in Slovakia. Moreover, it provides new insights into intergroup contact and intergroup relations between majority members and Chinese immigrants.
Klíčová slova
intergroup contact, Chinese immigrants, Slovakia, COVID-19, attitudes
Klíčová slova v angličtině
intergroup contact, Chinese immigrants, Slovakia, COVID-19, attitudes
Zásady pro vypracování
A great variety of research has demonstrated that intergroup contact can improve intergroup relations by reducing prejudice against outgroup members. Moreover, the effects of intergroup contact are not only limited to the reduction of prejudice, but also to other positive outcomes such as more positive attitudes toward individual outgroup members and even toward outgroup as a whole. Intergroup contact theory has been widely documented in the literature focusing on attitudes toward immigrants across many countries. However, studies on attitudes toward Chinese immigrants in the European context are relatively rare, not to mention studies on Chinese immigrants living in Slovakia. Drawing on intergroup contact research, the aim of this thesis is to explore the impact of intergroup contact on people's attitude towards immigrants, using Slovak attitudes towards Chinese immigrants as a case study. The main objective is to explore the potential of direct and indirect forms of intergroup contact on attitudes toward Chinese people living in Slovakia.
Zásady pro vypracování
A great variety of research has demonstrated that intergroup contact can improve intergroup relations by reducing prejudice against outgroup members. Moreover, the effects of intergroup contact are not only limited to the reduction of prejudice, but also to other positive outcomes such as more positive attitudes toward individual outgroup members and even toward outgroup as a whole. Intergroup contact theory has been widely documented in the literature focusing on attitudes toward immigrants across many countries. However, studies on attitudes toward Chinese immigrants in the European context are relatively rare, not to mention studies on Chinese immigrants living in Slovakia. Drawing on intergroup contact research, the aim of this thesis is to explore the impact of intergroup contact on people's attitude towards immigrants, using Slovak attitudes towards Chinese immigrants as a case study. The main objective is to explore the potential of direct and indirect forms of intergroup contact on attitudes toward Chinese people living in Slovakia.
Seznam doporučené literatury
ALLPORT, Gordon W., 1954. The Nature of Prejudice. Cambridge, MA: Perseus. ISBN 978-0-2010-0178-5. John F. DOVIDIO et al., eds., 2010. The SAGE Handbook of Prejudice, Stereotyping and Discrimination. London: SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-1-4129-3453-4. HEWSTONE, Miles and SWART, Hermann, 2011. Fifty-odd years of inter-group contact: From hypothesis to integrated theory. In: British Journal of Social Psychology [online]. 50, p. 374–386. [Accessed 14 January 2021]. DOI 10.1111/j.2044-8309.2011.02047.x. PETTIGREW, Thomas F. and TROPP, Linda R., 2006. A meta-analytic test of intergroup contact theory. In: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology [online]. 90(5), p. 751–783. [Accessed 14 January 2021]. DOI 10.1037/0022-3514.90.5.751. PETTIGREW, Thomas F. et al., 2011. Recent advances in intergroup contact theory. In: International Journal of Intercultural Relations [online]. 35(3), p. 271–280. [Accessed 17 January 2021]. DOI 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2011.03.001. ZHOU, Shelly et al., 2019. The Extended Contact Hypothesis: A Meta-Analysis on 20 Years of Research. In: Personality and Social Psychology Review [online]. 23(2), p. 132–160. [Accessed 8 December 2020]. DOI 10.1177/1088868318762647.
Seznam doporučené literatury
ALLPORT, Gordon W., 1954. The Nature of Prejudice. Cambridge, MA: Perseus. ISBN 978-0-2010-0178-5. John F. DOVIDIO et al., eds., 2010. The SAGE Handbook of Prejudice, Stereotyping and Discrimination. London: SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-1-4129-3453-4. HEWSTONE, Miles and SWART, Hermann, 2011. Fifty-odd years of inter-group contact: From hypothesis to integrated theory. In: British Journal of Social Psychology [online]. 50, p. 374–386. [Accessed 14 January 2021]. DOI 10.1111/j.2044-8309.2011.02047.x. PETTIGREW, Thomas F. and TROPP, Linda R., 2006. A meta-analytic test of intergroup contact theory. In: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology [online]. 90(5), p. 751–783. [Accessed 14 January 2021]. DOI 10.1037/0022-3514.90.5.751. PETTIGREW, Thomas F. et al., 2011. Recent advances in intergroup contact theory. In: International Journal of Intercultural Relations [online]. 35(3), p. 271–280. [Accessed 17 January 2021]. DOI 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2011.03.001. ZHOU, Shelly et al., 2019. The Extended Contact Hypothesis: A Meta-Analysis on 20 Years of Research. In: Personality and Social Psychology Review [online]. 23(2), p. 132–160. [Accessed 8 December 2020]. DOI 10.1177/1088868318762647.
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