Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Fall 12-9-2015

Faculty Advisor(s)

Ann Gordon

Abstract

The topic of immigration in the United States has been one of great contention for U.S citizens over the past year. Despite being a country built on immigrants, it seems that public attitudes towards the issue are changing. It is hard to pinpoint an exact reason for this change in opinion as there are so many factors playing a role. This paper will examine quantitative research data provided by the American National Election Survey to assess different factors that are actively playing a role in altering the public’s overall opinion on immigration levels. The data examined reveals how age, feeling thermometers, and the fear of immigrants impacting the job market can be used to predict individual’s attitudes towards immigration in the United States.

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Presented at the Fall 2015 Student Research Day at Chapman University.

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