ERIC Number: EJ1364253
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 30
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The Relationship between Beliefs in Free Markets, Nationalism, and Immigration: Implications for Social Studies Educators
McCorkle, William; Montezuma, Jessie
Journal of Social Studies Education Research, v13 n3 p1-30 2022
The ideas of free markets and less government regulation were associated at the turn of the 20th Century with a more internationalist approach and, at times, even more openness to immigration. Some of these dynamics have shifted particularly with the rise of a more populist economic message with leaders like Donald Trump. This study examines the relationship between free markets and immigration as well as examining the role of nationalism in this relationship. The findings show that there is a negative relationship between more free-market ideas and more inclusive ideas towards immigration though the relationship was not statistically significant when controlling for other variables. The implications of this incongruence in beliefs about the idea of free markets and the role of government are discussed with particular attention to the changing political dynamics within the United States. Furthermore, attention is given to the implications of this relationship for social studies teachers as they discuss issues related to immigration.
Descriptors: Nationalism, Immigration, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Political Attitudes, Correlation, Social Systems, Government Role, International Trade, Public Policy, Undocumented Immigrants, Likert Scales, Item Analysis, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Pilot Projects
Journal of Social Studies Education Research. Serhat Mah. 1238/2 Sok. 7B Blok 12 Ostim, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey; Web site: http://jsser.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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