Citation

Benjamin AJ. Natl. Soc. Sci. J. 2015; 44(1): 5-7.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, National Social Science Association)

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Abstract

The present study examines the relationship between right-wing authoritarianism and various facets of political ideology (economic issues, social issues, intolerance, and racial/ethnic resentment). Partial correlations revealed strong and significantly positive relationships between RWA and social conservatism, and intolerance, along with a weak but significant relationship between RWA and racial/ethnic resentment. The findings refute Ray's (1973) contention that RWA is merely another measure of conservatism. Rather, when conservatism is treated as a multidimensional construct, RWA is related to some dimensions, but not others (such as economic conservatism).

Language: en