Antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes in Sweden: patterns of associations, attitudinal profiles, and the role of institutional trust
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The study examines antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes in Sweden, analyzing their links to prejudicial attitudes, conspiracy beliefs, and institutional trust. Based on a representative survey of 3,507 individuals, the findings reveal that antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes are related, but differ in important ways. Antisemitism is associated with anti-immigrant and sexist attitudes and greater endorsement of conspiracy beliefs, but is unrelated to institutional trust. By contrast, anti-Israel attitudes are unrelated to anti-immigrant attitudes and are positively associated with governemnt trust and media confidence. Cluster analyses have identified three profiles: Neutral Moderates (low antisemitism and low anti-Israel attitudes), Critical Engagers (low antisemitism but moderate anti-Israel attitudes), and Distrustful Sceptics (heightened levels of both). These profiles differ in socio-demographic characteristics, prejudicial attitudes, and conspiracy beliefs, with higher institutional trust increasing the likelihood of belonging to Critical Engagers. The findings suggest that institutional trust may channel individuals toward stronger anti-Israel attitudes, particularly in Sweden.
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Antisemitism: Attitude Surveys Antisemitism: Israel-Related Israel Criticism Main Topic: Antisemitism
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Antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes in Sweden: patterns of associations, attitudinal profiles, and the role of institutional trust. 2026: https://archive.jpr.org.uk/10.1080/01419870.2026.2635123
