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Prediction of negative attitudes toward Australian asylum seekers: False beliefs, nationalism, and self-esteem

Anne PedersenSchool of Psychology, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, 6150, Australia
,
Jon Attwell
&
Diana Heveli
Pages 148-160 | Accepted 01 Dec 2005, Published online: 02 Feb 2007

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