title: Negative intergroup contact and support for social policies toward the minority outgroup in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
abstract: In this field study, we tested whether negative intergroup contact experienced by majority (Italian) survivors in the aftermath of the earthquakes that struck Northern Italy in 2012 was associated with policy attitudes toward minority (immigrant) survivors. Results revealed a negative association between negative contact and support for social policies aimed at favoring immigrant survivors. Moreover, social policies toward immigrant survivors mediated the effect of negative contact on social policy attitudes toward the minority group as a whole. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of findings.
authors.affiliation: a University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
authors.forename: Loris
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vezzali
authors.affiliation: b University of Genova.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Andrighetto
authors.affiliation: a University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
authors.forename: Gian Antonio
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Di Bernardo
authors.affiliation: a University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
authors.forename: Chaima
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nadi
authors.affiliation: a University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
authors.forename: Giulia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bergamini
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004190:Disasters; D055866:Earthquakes; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008913:Minority Groups; D011640:Public Policy; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*
keywords: Earthquake; intergroup relations; natural disasters; negative intergroup contact