Research Article

A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment

Volume: 14 Number: 2 April 15, 2025
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A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment

Abstract

Migration has significantly influenced societies throughout history and continues to be a critical phenomenon in contemporary times. Various factors, such as wars, economic hardships, and natural disasters, have compelled individuals to migrate across different regions. With globalization, migration has evolved into a multidimensional issue encompassing societal transformation processes. In host societies, negative attitudes towards migrants often emerge, complicating integration efforts. Due to its geopolitical position, Turkey has been profoundly impacted by migration as both a destination and transit country. Particularly following the mass influx of Syrian refugees in 2011, negative perceptions of Syrian migrants have intensified within Turkish society. Migrants are frequently associated with issues such as crime, security concerns, and are perceived as economic and cultural threats. These perceptions contribute to the proliferation of xenophobia, defined as fear or hostility towards foreigners. Xenophobia reflects negative attitudes and fears directed towards migrants. This study examines university students' levels of xenophobia and its relationship with demographic variables. Data collected through surveys were analyzed based on variables such as gender, age, marital status, educational level, and the presence of foreign students in their classes. Additionally, students' responses to statements included in a xenophobia scale were evaluated. The findings indicate that xenophobia levels increase with age. However, no significant effects were observed regarding gender, marital status, educational level, or the presence of foreign students in classes on xenophobia levels. These results suggest that attitudes toward xenophobia exhibit similarities independent of specific demographic characteristics.

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Ethical Statement

During the writing process of the study “A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-immigrant Sentiment” scientific rules, ethical and citation rules were followed. No falsification was made on the collected data and this study was not sent to any other academic publication medium for evaluation. In addition, permission was obtained from the Ardahan Üniversitesi Ethics Committee (Date: 04/11/2022 and Decision no: 2200037477) to conduct the research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Political Science (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 15, 2025

Submission Date

December 17, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 14 Number: 2

APA
Üstün, K. (2025). A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 14(2), 851-861. https://doi.org/10.33206/mjss.1603285
AMA
1.Üstün K. A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment. MJSS. 2025;14(2):851-861. doi:10.33206/mjss.1603285
Chicago
Üstün, Kutay. 2025. “A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment”. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 14 (2): 851-61. https://doi.org/10.33206/mjss.1603285.
EndNote
Üstün K (April 1, 2025) A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 14 2 851–861.
IEEE
[1]K. Üstün, “A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment”, MJSS, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 851–861, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.33206/mjss.1603285.
ISNAD
Üstün, Kutay. “A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment”. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 14/2 (April 1, 2025): 851-861. https://doi.org/10.33206/mjss.1603285.
JAMA
1.Üstün K. A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment. MJSS. 2025;14:851–861.
MLA
Üstün, Kutay. “A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment”. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 2, Apr. 2025, pp. 851-6, doi:10.33206/mjss.1603285.
Vancouver
1.Kutay Üstün. A Study on Xenophobia and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment. MJSS. 2025 Apr. 1;14(2):851-6. doi:10.33206/mjss.1603285

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