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The Impact of Perceptions of Asylum Seekers on Citizens' Trust in Government
Spoelman, S.J.G. (2025) The Impact of Perceptions of Asylum Seekers on Citizens' Trust in Government.
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| Abstract: | This research explored how citizens’ perceptions of asylum seekers influence their trust in the government, focusing on the city of Enschede. This study compared two age groups from the ages of 18-30 and 50-70. The main question is whether the perceptions of asylum policies and asylum seekers lead to different amounts of trust in the government. The study expected that the younger generation, who often have more contact with asylum seekers and use social media, may have more positive perceptions and better trust. On the other hand, older people rely more on traditional media, which results in a more critical view. To explore this, this research used a mixed-methods approach, conducting six interviews and looking at policy documents and case studies. The results showed that trust in the government is an important factor in whether people think asylum policies are fair and transparent. With younger people often wanting more inclusiveness and open communication, and the older generation often focusing more on consistency and fairness. This research concludes that to build public trust, the government should clearly explain asylum policies. But also communicate with them transparently, and adjust the way they communicate with the different age groups. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 02 science and culture in general, 71 sociology, 74 (human) geography, cartography, town and country planning, demography, 85 business administration, organizational science, 88 social and public administration, 89 political science |
| Programme: | Management Society and Technology BSc (56654) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107556 |
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