PAR and racism
Date Issued
2003
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Abstract
We investigated the link between racism/xenophobia and the seven personality
dimensions (PART) Main instruments were the PAQ and a specially developed
questionnaire (Q1). The p-value was determined through the two-sample chi-square test
and questions of the Q1 with significant statistical correlations with PAQ scales were
grouped together to form clusters.
Results reveal statistically significant correlations between personality functioning and
racist tendencies in attitudes and behavior. Individuals tending toward racism/xenophobia
on the cognitive/behavioral level tend toward the zone of poor emotional/behavioral
functioning. They show greater tendency toward hostility/aggression, low self-esteem
and emotional dependency. Xenophobia is found more frequently in those individuals
tending toward emotional instability and negative worldview.
dimensions (PART) Main instruments were the PAQ and a specially developed
questionnaire (Q1). The p-value was determined through the two-sample chi-square test
and questions of the Q1 with significant statistical correlations with PAQ scales were
grouped together to form clusters.
Results reveal statistically significant correlations between personality functioning and
racist tendencies in attitudes and behavior. Individuals tending toward racism/xenophobia
on the cognitive/behavioral level tend toward the zone of poor emotional/behavioral
functioning. They show greater tendency toward hostility/aggression, low self-esteem
and emotional dependency. Xenophobia is found more frequently in those individuals
tending toward emotional instability and negative worldview.
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