Regional affects and attitudes towards immigrants
The case of Belgium
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17835563 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elie Michel (0000-0003-2359-6575, University of Lausanne, corresponding author), Mia K Gandenberger (University of Neuchâtel), Anita Manatschal (0000-0003-3042-5264, University of Neuchâtel) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Acta Politica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0001-6810 • E-ISSN: 1741-1416 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1057/s41269-026-00423-y |
| OpenAlex | W7160655503 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 50 |
Empirical research · Feeling · Identity (music) · Immigration · Ingroups and outgroups · Outgroup · Social identity theory · Survey data collection · Migration, Refugees, and Integration · Populism, Right-Wing Movements · Social and Intergroup Psychology
Uncivil Agreement
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Consequences of affective polarization
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |