Josh Gabbatiss – Brexit strongly linked to xenophobia, scientists conclude

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Quite an interesting, but short, article I thought. I haven't got a patriotic bone in my body. I think all nations are equal, but some governments can be bad. Fear of immigrants and foreigners is associated with support for Brexit, according to a pair of studies conducted by an international team of researchers. These [personality traits] were right-wing authoritarianism and social dominance orientation – the idea that one’s group needs to fight for superiority in the world. The third is a particular focus of Dr Golec de Zavala’s research, a trait known as “collective narcissism” – a belief in the unparalleled greatness of one’s country. The Independent Josh Gabbatiss - Brexit strongly linked to xenophobia, scientists conclude

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