Social media usage and the perception of immigrants in Singapore

• Main Authors: Chia, Abigail Qi Hui, Sim, Jovy Sharelle Xin Hui, Ruan, Linbo
• Other Authors: Vivian Chen Hsueh Hua
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Mass media::Media effects; DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Social behavior
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/76612
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The rise of anti-immigrant sentiments among Singaporeans is a potential threat to the nation’s social stability and economic growth. Social media platforms are rampant with hate speech and anti-immigrant content. This study examines Singaporeans’ attitudes towards three prominent immigrant groups in...