The role of race/ethnicity and race relations on public opinion related to the immigration and crime link

George E. Higgins, Shaun L. Gabbidon and Favian Martin

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2010, vol. 38, issue 1, 51-56

Abstract: This article examines two hypotheses related to public opinion concerning immigration and crime. Using data from a recent Gallup poll with oversamples of Hispanics and Blacks, the research examined whether race/ethnicity and race relations matter in the public's opinion of the connection between immigration and crime. After a series of models were performed, results of the final model revealed that race relations, gender (specifically, being male), race/ethnicity, and immigrant status are influential in contextualizing public opinion on the topic. The meaning and policy implications of these findings are also reviewed.

Date: 2010
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