How does media use and individualsʼsenses of political efficacyaffect their attitudes towards immigrants in southern Europe? Whilestudies of the media offer contrasting results concerning theireffects on anti-immigrant sentiments, research on political efficacyshows that citizens who feel able to influence politics may developmore positive attitudes towards immigration. In this article, publicperceptions of non-European immigrants, in the host countries, areanalysed over time (2014–2017) using Eurobarometer data. Byanalysing the links between attitudes towards immigration, mediause, and political efficacy during the migration crises using multi-variate analysis, Ifind that in times of crisis the use of (traditionaland new) media, and political efficacy, positively affect people’sattitudes towards non-European immigratio
Media use, Political efficacy and anti-immigrant feelings in host countries
Memoli Vincenzo
2019-01-01
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How does media use and individualsʼsenses of political efficacyaffect their attitudes towards immigrants in southern Europe? Whilestudies of the media offer contrasting results concerning theireffects on anti-immigrant sentiments, research on political efficacyshows that citizens who feel able to influence politics may developmore positive attitudes towards immigration. In this article, publicperceptions of non-European immigrants, in the host countries, areanalysed over time (2014–2017) using Eurobarometer data. Byanalysing the links between attitudes towards immigration, mediause, and political efficacy during the migration crises using multi-variate analysis, Ifind that in times of crisis the use of (traditionaland new) media, and political efficacy, positively affect people’sattitudes towards non-European immigratioFile | Dimensione | Formato | |
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