Citation

Vezzali L, Andrighetto L, Di Bernardo GA, Nadi C, Bergamini G. J. Soc. Psychol. 2016; 157(4): 407-415.

Affiliation

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , Reggio Emilia , Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00224545.2016.1184126

PMID

27135136

Abstract

In this field study, we tested whether negative intergroup contact experienced by majority (Italian) survivors in the aftermath of the earthquakes that struck Northern Italy in 2012 was associated with policy attitudes toward minority (immigrant) survivors.

RESULTS revealed a negative association between negative contact and support for social policies aimed at favoring immigrant survivors. Moreover, social policies toward immigrant survivors mediated the effect of negative contact on social policies attitudes toward the minority group as a whole. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of findings.

Language: en