You've got mail: Using e-mail to examine the effect of prejudiced attitudes on discrimination against Arabs |
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Authors: | Brad J Bushman Angelica M Bonacci |
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Institution: | a Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USA b Department of Psychology, Iowa State University, USA |
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Abstract: | This study examined subtle forms of discrimination directed towards Arabs. Participants were sent a “lost” e-mail intended for someone else. The surname of the intended recipient was either of Arab or European descent. The e-mail stated the recipient was or was not awarded a prestigious 4-year scholarship, and that a response was required within 48 h. Participants had completed a measure of prejudiced attitudes toward Arab-Americans two weeks before they received the lost e-mail. In comparison to less prejudiced individuals, more prejudiced individuals were less likely to return a lost e-mail stating that an Arab had won a scholarship and were more likely to return a lost e-mail stating that an Arab had not won a scholarship. |
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