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What determines public attitudes toward immigration in the Middle East: an analysis at the individual level.
- Source :
- International Journal of Sociology & Social Policy; 2024, Vol. 44 Issue 7/8, p706-722, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: Surveys in Europe show that immigration is more of a challenge than an opportunity for a significant number of people. However, little attention is given to attitudes toward immigration in the Middle East. This paper examines the effects of personal values and religiosity on the anti-immigration attitudes of citizens in the Middle East and North African countries. Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing data from the World Values Survey, we analyze how personal values and religiosity affect anti-immigration attitudes in nine Middle Eastern countries. The data covers individual-level data of 9 MENA countries from the WVS Round 7 (2017–2022). Factor analysis is applied as a data reduction method. Afterward, an OLS regression analysis is conducted on the pooled data. Findings: Anti-immigration attitudes increase with age, education, and religiosity. Personal values such as national pride, support for nationals, and belongingness to one's country significantly affect anti-immigration attitudes. Furthermore, the importance of religion as a measure of religiosity was found to be positively associated with anti-immigration attitudes. Originality/value: This paper contributes to underexplored literature by investigating how individual-level determinants, such as demographic indicators, personal values, and religious factors, shape anti-immigration attitudes in the MENA context, distinct from European dynamics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0144333X
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 7/8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Sociology & Social Policy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178021608
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-02-2024-0064