APS

2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023

Attitudes Towards Immigration: Does Age Play a Role in Prejudicial Attitudes

Washington, DC · May 2023

Poster · Developmental

  • Madison Moyer
    Misericordia University
  • Abigail James
  • Madison Koons
  • Alicia Nordstrom
    Misericordia University

Abstract

This study explored how prejudice towards immigrants differs across age and developmental periods. 164 participants ages 18-67 completed an anonymous, online survey on immigrant attitudes. College-age students held stronger prejudices towards immigrants compared to younger, middle and older adults, a finding that adds to the currently polarized literature.

Racism and Discrimination

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