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Presenter/s: Dr. Joseph Erickson, Professor, Education Department

Description: Towards Developing a Slovenian Nationalism Scale

Europe has faced increased migration in recent decades due to wars (Syria, Ukraine), climate change, and other reasons, as well as terrorist attacks (e.g. Paris 2015), which have had a profound impact on attitudes towards migrants, especially those coming from Muslim countries. 

Research has shown that different aspects of national identity are associated with attitudes and behaviours towards migrants and refugees. This project focused on developing a questionnaire that would measure different aspects of national identity and attitudes towards migrants in the Slovene language. A follow up investigation is planned that will translate the instrument into English and attempt to replicate the study with an American sample. 

Education Department professor Joseph Erickson will report on this project and also share insights regarding the Fulbright Scholar application process and potential collaborations available in Slovenia for Augsburg University faculty through our partnership arrangement with the University of Ljubljana.