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Xenophobia: Understanding the Roots and Consequences of Negative Attitudes Toward Immigrants.

Authors :
Yakushko, Oksana
Source :
Counseling Psychologist; Jan2009, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p36-66, 31p, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The current xenophobic cultural environment in the United States makes it imperative that psychologists understand the nature of xenophobia and recognize its consequences. This article explores sociological, social psychological, and multicultural research to examine the causes of negative attitudes toward immigrants. Xenophobia is presented as a concept descriptive of a socially observable phenomenon. Historical and contemporary expressions of xenophobia in the United States are examined and compared with cross-cultural scholarship on negative attitudes toward immigrants. Last, suggestions are provided for how counseling psychologists can integrate an understanding of xenophobia into their clinical practice, training, research, and public policy advocacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00110000
Volume :
37
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Counseling Psychologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39795459
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0011000008316034