APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Perceived Skills, Agreeableness and Acculturation Predict How Immigrants Are Received and Welcomed
- Elia Bueno
University of Arizona in Tucson - Roque Mendez
Texas State University
Abstract
We examined discrimination of immigrants possessing varied skills. More highly skilled immigrants were more likely welcomed, while those with more non-threatening skills to Americans were more warmly perceived and admired. Agreeableness was positively linked with sympathy and helping. More acculturated Hispanics were less likely to help and associate with immigrants.
Social Groups/Social Relationships