Explaining negative outgroup attitudes between native Dutch and Muslim youth in The Netherlands using the Integrated Threat Theory. (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vedder, Paul; Wenink, Erlijn; van Geel, Mitch
• Is Part Of: International journal of intercultural relations. Volume 53(2016)
• Page Start: 54
• Page End: 64
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: Prejudice -- Integrated threat theory -- Intergroup attitudes -- Multiculturalism -- Muslim -- Youth -- The Netherlands; Intercultural communication -- Periodicals; Cultural relations -- Periodicals; Cross-cultural studies -- Periodicals; Communication interculturelle -- Périodiques; Relations culturelles -- Périodiques; Études transculturelles -- Périodiques; Cross-cultural studies; Cultural relations; Intercultural communication; Periodicals; 303.482
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2016.05.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0147-1767

Abstract

Abstract: Like in many other western countries the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in The Netherlands is characterized by segregation and negative intergroup attitudes. This study focusses on negative outgroup attitudes among adolescents. We tested whether the Integrated Threat Theory can explain prejudice in native as well as Muslim immigrant youth in The Netherlands. Using a sample of 671 native Dutch and 303 Muslim adolescents we found that Dutch natives scored higher on Negative Outgroup Attitudes, Intergroup Anxiety, Negative Stereotypes, and Negative Experiences, and lower on Contact and Multiculturalism than Muslims. Partial support for the Integrated Threat Theory was found in both samples, and explained variance was higher in the native Dutch sample. Implications include suggestions for interventions aimed at improving relationships.