Meta-analysis finds attitudes towards migrants vary based on cultural and economic factors, affecting public perception.
Key Points
Attitudes towards migrants significantly hinge on cultural concerns, emphasizing the impact of education and economic status.
Key evidence from 118 studies involving 428,881 respondents across fifty-three countries shows diverse public perceptions of migrants.
The systematic meta-analysis highlights differences between attitudes towards economic and forcibly displaced migrants, each influencing societal views.
Findings suggest areas for future research into cultural bias and humanitarian aspects affecting attitudes towards migrants.