Explaining negative outgroup attitudes between native Dutch and Muslim youth in The Netherlands using the Integrated Threat Theory

Like in many other western countries the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in The Netherlands is characterized by segregation and negative intergroup attitudes. This study focusses on negative outgroup attitudes among adolescents. We tested whether the Integrated Threat Theory can explain...

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Published in:International journal of intercultural relations 2016-07, Vol.53, p.54-64
Main Authors: Vedder, Paul, Wenink, Erlijn, van Geel, Mitch
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Attitudes
Integrated threat theory
Intergroup anxiety
Intergroup attitudes
Intergroup relations
Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Muslim
Muslims
Negative experiences
Non-Muslims
Noncitizens
Prejudice
Segregation
Stereotypes
Studies
The Netherlands
Threats
Youth
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Summary:Like in many other western countries the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in The Netherlands is characterized by segregation and negative intergroup attitudes. This study focusses on negative outgroup attitudes among adolescents. We tested whether the Integrated Threat Theory can explain prejudice in native as well as Muslim immigrant youth in The Netherlands. Using a sample of 671 native Dutch and 303 Muslim adolescents we found that Dutch natives scored higher on Negative Outgroup Attitudes, Intergroup Anxiety, Negative Stereotypes, and Negative Experiences, and lower on Contact and Multiculturalism than Muslims. Partial support for the Integrated Threat Theory was found in both samples, and explained variance was higher in the native Dutch sample. Implications include suggestions for interventions aimed at improving relationships.
ISSN:0147-1767
1873-7552
DOI:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2016.05.001