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Research Article

Opinions about immigration, patriotism, and welfare policies during the coronavirus emergency: The role of political orientation and anxiety

Pages 311-320 | Received 30 Apr 2020, Accepted 24 Jul 2020, Published online: 11 Sep 2020

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