A Synthesis of Hospitableness Based on Empirical Social Research: A Case Study on Perspectives Toward Immigrants in Europe’s Preferred Destination
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https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v55i1.4090Keywords:
Hospitableness, Immigrants, Preferred Destination, Europe, Preferred DestinationAbstract
The primary objective of this research is to synthesize the definition and components of the concept of "hospitableness," grounded in the analysis of multivariate relationships between attitudes toward immigrants and the demographic, political, and social backgrounds of hosts in Europe’s popular destination areas. Data from the European Social Survey were employed in this analysis. The synthesis reveals that hospitableness is a psychosocial condition, characterized as both a shared social consciousness and a personal sense of satisfaction in the role of a host. This condition emphasizes adherence to goals and practices that foster peaceful coexistence in society, ultimately leading to openness and a hospitable attitude toward immigrants. Additionally, individuals with positive attitudes toward immigrants or those exhibiting pronounced hospitableness are found to possess six key attributes: (1) active political engagement, (2) sufficient fulfillment of basic needs, (3) well-rounded critical thinking skills along with emotional and psychological awareness, (4) a balanced consideration of public and private interests, (5) a capacity to transcend excessive attachment to personal or group identity, and (6) empathy and understanding of others, coupled with humanitarian values and attentiveness to their environment.
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