Deciphering the Impact of Health Crises on Public Attitudes towards Immigrants

• In Event: Poster Session: Representation and Electoral Systems & Public Opinion and U.S. Politics
  In Poster Session: Poster Session: Public Opinion and U.S. Politics

Abstract

Many factors, including global health crises, influence public attitudes toward immigrants. In this research proposal, I aim to explore how health crises impact public attitudes toward immigrants using probabilistic analysis. Utilizing my expertise in statistical analysis, I will use data from the ANES dataset from 1992-2020 to identify the underlying factors that impact public attitudes towards immigrants compared to attitudes towards racial minority groups. I will employ a series of statistical models to examine the impacts of factors such as gender, education levels, nativity, income level, and political ideology on public attitudes toward immigrants. I will also use post-estimation measures to ensure the robustness of my findings. By examining the shifts in public attitudes towards immigrants during health crises, this research aims to provide insight into the complex interplay between global health events and public attitudes towards minority groups. This research will contribute to understanding how health crises can influence public attitudes and inform efforts to promote inclusivity and tolerance during times of crisis.

Author

• Muhammad Hassan Bin Afzal, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga