Individuals who strongly endorse right-wing authoritarianism are more likely to view minority groups as a threat, according to new research published in the British Journal of Social Psychology. This tendency was evident across various countries and cultures, but it was more pronounced in countries that were less religious or had lower levels of social marginalization. The study sheds new light on how right-wing authoritarianism interacts with sociocultural factors to shape perceptions of threat from refugees and other outgroups. Right-wing authoritarianism refers to a belief system that emphasizes adherence to traditional values and authorities while supporting punishment for those perceived as challenging social cohesion. Previous research has established a consistent link between right-wing authoritarianism and negative attitudes toward minoritized groups, such as refugees and religious minorities. However, little was known about how broader sociocultural factors shape or moderate this relationship. The researchers sought to address this gap by investigating whether and how right-wing authoritarianism, religiosity, and perceived societal marginalization contribute to perceptions that minoritized groups pose a threat. They also examined whether these factors interact at both …