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Native Canadians, First Nations or Aboriginals: The Effect of Labels on Attitudes toward Native Peoples
Academic journal article from Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, Vol. 28, No. 2
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Abstract
The labels that we use to identify groups may play a role in the attitudes that are expressed toward members of these groups. Based on a multicomponent model of intergroup attitudes, 108 university students responded to a questionnaire assessing attitudes toward Natives, as well as three important components of these attitudes: stereotypes (characteristics attributed to the group), symbolic beliefs (beliefs that the group promotes or threatens cherished values, customs, and traditions), and emotions. Five different labels were utilized for the group: Aboriginal Peoples, First Nations People, Native Canadians, Native Indians, and Native Peoples. Results indicated that …
