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Body odor disgust sensitivity is associated with xenophobia: Evidence from 9 countries
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- Zakrzewska, Marta (författare)
- Stockholms universitet,Perception och psykofysik
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Challma, Sandra (författare)
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- Lindholm, Torun, 1962- (författare)
- Stockholms universitet,Psykologiska institutionen
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- Olofsson, Jonas K., 1978- (författare)
- Stockholms universitet,Psykologiska institutionen
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- Liuzza, Marco Tullio (författare)
- "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro
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- Engelska.
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Abstract
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- Body odor disgust sensitivity (BODS) reflects a behavioral disposition to avoid pathogens, and it may also involve social attitudes. Among participants in the USA, high levels of BODS were associated with stronger xenophobia towards a fictitious refugee group. To test the generalizability of this finding, we analyzed data from 9 countries across five continents (N = 6836). Using structural equation modeling, we found support for our preregistered hypotheses: higher BODS levels were associated with more xenophobic attitudes; this relationship was partially explained by perceived dissimilarities of the refugees’ norms regarding hygiene and food preparation, and general attitudes toward immigration. Our results support a theoretical notion of how pathogen avoidance is associated with social attitudes: “traditional norms” often involve behaviors that limit inter-group contact, social mobility and situations that might lead to pathogen exposure. Our results also indicate that the positive relationship between BODS and xenophobia is robust across cultures.
Ämnesord
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Psykologi (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Psychology (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Olfaction
- Disgust
- Prejudice
- Behavioral immune system
- Xenophobia
- Body odor disgust sensitivity
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