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Negative attitudes towards ethnic minorities and ethnic bullying and discrimination: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Year: 2024

Type: review

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: According to the socio-ecological model, the social environment contributes to the acquisition and maintenance of negative attitudes towards ethnic minority groups. However, the strength of the association between negative attitudes at different levels (i.e. individual, peers) and ethnic bullying and discrimination has not yet been assessed. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. After duplicate screening, inclusion criteria and quality assessment, 10 studies (predominantly European, cross-sectional and involving secondary school students) were identified for descriptive analysis (i.e. systematic review) and 9 (22 assessments) were included in the meta-analysis. The results showed a positive average effect of attitudes towards ethnic minorities and ethnic bullying (d = .41, p < .001). Furthermore, the moderation analysis revealed a non-significant difference between the two levels of negative attitudes towards ethnic minorities (i.e. individual, peers) and ethnic bullying/discrimination (d = - .07, p = .09).

Source: European Journal of Developmental Psychology

DOI: 10.1080/17405629.2024.2371547

Authors: Maria Chiara Taiti, Benedetta E. Palladino, Maria Grazia Lo Cricchio, Fulvio Tassi, Ersilia Menesini

Institutions: University of Florence, University of Basilicata

Language: English

Topic: Social and Intergroup Psychology

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: Ministry of Education