Validation of the subtle and blatant prejudice towards Bolivian immigrants scale in Argentina

ETCHEZAHAR, EDGARDO; UNGARETTI, JOAQUÍN; YEPES, TALÍA GÓMEZ; GENOL, MIGUEL ÁNGEL ALBALÁ

Psicologia: Reflexão e Crítica

Springer Open

Año: 2023 vol. 36

Even though prejudice towards Bolivian immigrants is one of the main reasons for discrimination in Argentina, thereis no valid measure to assess it. The aim of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of the subtle andblatant prejudice towards Bolivian immigrants scale. In addition, we tested correlations with right-wing authoritarianism,social dominance orientation, feelings towards Bolivian immigrants, and ideological self-placement. Data wascollected through a convenience sample of 431 undergraduate students from Buenos Aires, with an age range from18 to 45 years old (38.75% men and 61.25% women). Results showed adequate psychometric properties for the scale.Moreover, significant correlations between subtle and blatant prejudice and the other psychosocial variables testedwere found. Implications of these findings are discussed.