Education and political tolerance: testing the effects of cognitive sophistication and target group affect

In: Public opinion quarterly: journal of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, Band 53, Heft Fall 89

Abstract

Results show there is a strong tolerance dimension that cuts across groups and types of actions. Found strong positive effects of education on a multiple target group tolerance scale that included both left-wing and right-wing groups. Identifies why and when education enhances political tolerance. (Abstract amended)