Exploring the interplay between religion, tolerance, fundamentalism, and attitudes towards immigrants: a semi-automatic literature review

Abstract

Migration has profoundly impacted national political agendas and public perceptions of immigrants. Many factors, such as the perceived threat to the residents' economic stability and cultural integration, affect the attitudes toward immigrants. Academics have explored the influence of some socioeconomic and political factors, regional welfare programs, and support for right-wing parties in shaping these perceptions. The study reviews specifically the importance of the role of religion in shaping attitudes towards immigrants. Through a semi-automatic literature extraction, the study aims to explore the intersectionality of religious tolerance with fundamentalism and attitudes towards immigrants. The study aims to shed light on the underlying grounded theories and suggest future studies in the field. Bibliometric analysis of a database of selected studies reveals strong associations between words such as 'Muslims,' 'integration,' 'attitudes,' and 'immigrants,' underscoring their interconnectedness in scholarly analysis. Thus, the study provides a general overview and understanding of the complex relationship between religion and three connected variables: religious tolerance, fundamentalism and attitudes towards immigrants.