A quantitative study of the effect of perceived threats on immigration policy preference in a sample of seven african states

In this thesis, I investigate the effect of perceived threats on immigration policy preferences. Using both binomial and multinomial logistic regression analyses, I examine how cultural, economic, and security threats influence respondents' preferences for migration policies. Based on the Intergroup Threat Theory, which explains anti-immigration policy preferences, I hypothesize respondents who perceive greater threats will favour stricter migration policies. Furthermore, I explore how the economic development status of a state, measured by the Human Development Index, may intensify these effects. I aim to test the applicability of the Intergroup Threat Theory to regions beyond the Western context, specifically focusing on Africa. Additionally, I compare the effect sizes of different types of threats on immigration policy preferences. The analysis uses data from the World Values Survey round 7, including seven African states: Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Nigeria, Tunisia, and...Show moreIn this thesis, I investigate the effect of perceived threats on immigration policy preferences. Using both binomial and multinomial logistic regression analyses, I examine how cultural, economic, and security threats influence respondents' preferences for migration policies. Based on the Intergroup Threat Theory, which explains anti-immigration policy preferences, I hypothesize respondents who perceive greater threats will favour stricter migration policies. Furthermore, I explore how the economic development status of a state, measured by the Human Development Index, may intensify these effects. I aim to test the applicability of the Intergroup Threat Theory to regions beyond the Western context, specifically focusing on Africa. Additionally, I compare the effect sizes of different types of threats on immigration policy preferences. The analysis uses data from the World Values Survey round 7, including seven African states: Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe. The findings indicate the Intergroup Threat Theory is not applicable to, at least, the sampled African states. Additionally, the economic development status of a state appears to influence policy preferences, with respondents in wealthier states showing a greater preference for stricter immigration policies.Show less

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A quantitative study of the effect of perceived threats on immigration policy preference in a sample of seven african states