| Title |
Analysis of Spatial Distribution and Influential Factors of Perceived Multi-Cultural Acceptability in Seoul, Korea |
| Authors |
사경은(Sa, Kyungeun) ; 기동환(Ki, Donghwan) ; 이수기(Lee, Sugie) |
| Keywords |
다문화 수용성 ; 외국인 ; 사회통합 ; 사회자본 ; 근린환경 Multi-Cultural Acceptability ; Foreigner ; Social Integration ; Social Capital ; Neighborhood Environment |
| Abstract |
This study analyzed the factors that influence the spatial distribution of multi-cultural acceptability using the data obtained from the 2013 Seoul survey. The results and implications of this study are as follow. First, a multi-level logistic regression has shown that the explanatory power of neighborhood-level was higher than the household level. This result suggests that the characteristics of individual and household as well as the neighborhood environments should be considered for analyzing multi-cultural acceptability issues. Second, among the two competing theories of multi-cultural acceptability such as 'group conflict theory' and 'intergroup contact theory', this study supports the group conflict theory from a short-term perspective. However, from a long-term perspective, intergroup contact theory gives a better explanation. This finding indicates that both temporary contact and long-term contact between the two groups should be taken into account in examining the two theories. Third, the high quality of the perceived environment has a positive impact on the perceived multi-cultural acceptability of local people. These results suggest that continuous management and the public order in a neighborhood are important in the perceived multi-cultural acceptability. Finally, this study shows that the mix of housing type and the structure of built environment at the neighborhood level affected the perceived multi-cultural acceptability. This finding means that housing mix and opened form of neighborhood built environment can make positive contributions to the perceived multi-cultural acceptability. |