Different Roles of Fathers, Mothers, and Adolescents in Attitudes Toward Migrant Integration
Author Information
Author(s): Fabio Maratia, Elisabetta Crocetti
Primary Institution: Department of Psychology Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
Hypothesis
The study aims to identify how fathers, mothers, and adolescents influence each other's attitudes toward migrant integration policies over time.
Conclusion
Fathers significantly influence adolescents' attitudes toward migrant integration policies, while mothers do not have the same effect.
Supporting Evidence
- Fathers' political orientation influences the intergenerational transmission of attitudes.
- Adolescents' perceived support from fathers enhances the transmission of inclusive attitudes.
- Fathers have a stronger impact on adolescents' attitudes compared to mothers.
Takeaway
This study shows that fathers have a big impact on how their kids feel about helping immigrants, while mothers don't influence their kids' feelings as much.
Methodology
The study used a longitudinal design with two assessments over one year, involving adolescents and their parents completing the Attitudes towards Migrant Integration Policies scale.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from self-reported measures of attitudes and perceptions.
Limitations
The study only followed participants for two years, which may not capture the full complexity of intergenerational transmission processes.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 809 adolescents (49.81% female, 50.19% male), 545 fathers, and 716 mothers, primarily from the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.003
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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