Bridging the Divide: Examining the Impact of Threat Perceptions on Prejudice Towards Afghan Immigrants in Iran

This research delved into the influence of perceived threat (realistic threat, symbolic threat, negative stereotypes) on the prejudice of Iranians towards Afghan immigrants. Data were collected from 416 Iranians over 18 years old. The findings revealed that threats, both individually and collectively, remained significant predictors of prejudice, even after accounting for the effects of intergroup contact and in-group identification. Notably, among the in-group identification modes (glorification and attachment), only glorification was significantly associated with prejudice.