APS
APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
Development of Afrocentric Immigrants Scale
Authors
- Kimberly SmithPresenting Author
University of Richmond - Camilla Nonterah
University of Richmond - Everett Worthington
Virginia Commonwealth University - Hana-May Eadeh
- Richard Cowden
Middle Tennessee State University - Athena Cairo
Virginia Commonwealth University - Annabella Osei-Tutu
University of Ghana
Abstract
South African’s history demonstrates xenophobic attacks against other Africans. The purpose of the current study was to develop the Afrocentric Immigrants Scale (AIS), which examines attitudes towards African immigrants. The results provide evidence for a 13 item scale with a good model fit demonstrating two distinct factors, Solidarity and Xenophobia.
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