Abstract Versus Concrete Construals of Multiculturalism Affect Intentions to Help Immigrants

Construing multiculturalism in abstract (i.e. emphasis on its broad goals) as compared to concrete terms (i.e. emphasis on the specific ways in which the goals can be achieved) led to more positive attitudes towards multiculturalism and increased intention to help immigrants. Intergroup processes (stereotyping, emotions, threat) played a significant role.