Multicultural Exposure as a Social Practice for Peaceful Coexistence Between Native Residents and Immigrants in the Age of Mobilities: Findings from an Analysis of Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Immigrants in East Asia
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https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v55i2.4282Keywords:
Multicultural Exposure, Multiculturalism, Immigrants, East Asia, Asian ValuesAbstract
The primary objective of this quantitative research is to investigate the causal relationship between behaviors of multicultural exposure and the level of acceptance toward immigrants among residents in East Asia. The researcher utilized secondary data from a cultural database provided by the East Asian Social Survey Data Archive (EASSDA). This dataset consists of responses from a sample of 9,029 participants across four East Asian countries: China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Descriptive statistical analysis revealed that most respondents demonstrated limited multicultural exposure and a low willingness to accept immigrants into their region. Through inferential statistical analysis using multiple regression with a probit model, the study found that nearly all forms of multicultural exposure, excluding foreign media exposure, were significant positive predictors of a higher level of acceptance toward immigrants in the region. These forms include engaging in discussions about international issues, traveling abroad, and having foreign acquaintances. Additionally, the analysis showed that higher levels of education positively contributed to greater acceptance of immigrants in one's locality. On the other hand, strong nationalist sentiments were identified as a significant barrier to a higher level of acceptance toward immigrants among residents in the region.
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