Basic Assumptions as Predictors of Interpersonal Tolerance and Ethnic Identity in Psychology Students

The aim of the study was to investigate the correlation between world assumptions and different kinds of tolerance and ethnic identity to other people in psychology students. The data were collected on 97 students. Participants completed the questionnaires: World Assumptions Scale, The Tolerance Index, and Types of ethnic identity. The regression results showed that several world assumptions influence the tolerance index; some assumptions influence various types of ethnic identity. It was revealed that the increased tolerance index was associated with the rise of benevolence of the impersonal world and general meaningfulness of the world; with the decrease of justice. The normal identity is negatively determined by justice. The general assumptions as predictors of different types of ethnic tolerances were benevolence of the impersonal world and justice.