Discrimination, Narratives, and Family History: An Experiment with Jordanian Host and Syrian Refugee Children

A-Tier
Journal: Review of Economics and Statistics
Year: 2023
Volume: 105
Issue: 4
Pages: 1008-1016

Score contribution per author:

0.804 = (α=2.01 / 5 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We measure the prevalence of discrimination between Jordanian host and Syrian refugee children attending school in Jordan. Using a simple sharing experiment, we find only a small degree of out-group discrimination. However, Jordanian children with Palestinian roots do not discriminate at all, suggesting that a family history of refugee status can generate solidarity with new refugees. We also find that parents’ narratives about the refugee crisis are correlated with their children's degree of out-group discrimination, particularly among Syrian refugee children, suggesting that discriminatory preferences are being transmitted through parental attitudes.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:tpr:restat:v:105:y:2023:i:4:p:1008-1016
Journal Field
General
Author Count
5
Added to Database
2026-01-24