ICPS

2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023

The Influence of Covid-19 Media Coverage on Antisemitism

Brussels, Belgium · March 2023

poster · Social Psychology

  • Felice Tavera
    University of Cologne
  • Sarah Wilts
    University of Cologne

Abstract

In two studies (N=389), we were the first to test causal links between perceived lack of control induced by Covid-19 media coverage, and antisemitic and anti-Israel attitudes and behavior. This manipulation, and an intervention based on the Contact Hypothesis did only yield correlational results.

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