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From: Prof. Pearson
Date: 1/30/01
Time: 1:37:48 PM
Remote Name: 159.91.92.113
Of possible interest.
Stereotypes, Emotions, Behavior, and Overall Attitudes Toward Hispanics by Anglos
About the Author:
Dr. Linda A. Jackson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University. Professor Jackson holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, and her major areas of interest include gender and physical appearance, stereotypes and prejudice and social identity theory. This paper is based on a larger project that was published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
Abstract
This research examined the stereotypic characteristics and values, emotions, and behaviors associated with Hispanics by Anglos. Stereotypic characteristics and values indicated generally negative perceptions of Hispanics (e.g., less productive and intelligent, more physically violent and rebellious), although a few positive characteristics (e.g., strong family) and values (e.g., salvation) were associated with the group. Less positive emotion was associated with Hispanics than Anglos, but there was no evidence that negative emotion was associated with the group. Behavioral interactions with Hispanics were sparse and emotionally neutral, with few Anglos reporting close friendships with Hispanics. Best predictors of overall attitudes toward Hispanics were emotion and behavior, with stereotypic characteristics and values contributing little to the prediction. Findings are discussed in terms of the need to examine sources of negative perceptions of Hispanics and methods for changing such perceptions. http://www.jsri.msu.edu/RandS/research/irr/rr10.html