The Unspoken Truth: Evaluating Attitudes Toward Immigration in Missouri
Immigration remains a politically contentious issue around the United States. In this study, we explore the attitudes of Missouri residents toward immigrants residing in the state. While the immigrant population has increased 172% since 1980, foreign-born residents remain relatively few in number, comprising a mere 4% of the state’s population in 2010. Small population size notwithstanding, state legislators have submitted numerous bills limiting the rights of the immigrant population over the past several years. Nonetheless, our findings, in this research paper, suggest that most Missourians actually hold positive views of the contributions that immigrants make in the state. Drawing on data collected in a representative telephone survey of Missouri residents over the age of 18 (n=800), we found that most Missouri residents perceived immigrants as sharing their values on important issues.
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2014
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Authors: | Sandoval, J.S. Onesimo ; Dorner, Lisa ; Devonshire, Jodi |
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International Journal of Social Science Research. - Macrothink Institute. - Vol. 2.2014, 2, p. 55-71
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Macrothink Institute |
Subject: | immigration | public opinion | Missouri |
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