Abstract
One of the most important global problems of the century we are living in is the problem of “how to live together despite differences?” Although geographical boundaries lost their importance with the globalization process, the walls that people created against the “other” continue to exist in a formidable way. In the present study, the relationship between xenophobia and global social responsibility in healthcare professional candidates was investigated. The study also examined the effects of demographic variables, receiving courses on immigration and immigrants, and the presence of international students in their classes on xenophobia and global social responsibility attitude. A total of 354 university students who were studying in the field of healthcare answered the Xenophobia Scale, the Global Social Responsibility Scale (GSRS), and a brief additional questionnaire on personal context. According to the correlation analysis, as the global social responsibility levels of the students increased, their xenophobia levels decreased. Being together with international students reduced the level of xenophobia. The level of xenophobia of seniors was found to be lower. Also, the level of xenophobia was lower for those who received courses on immigration. Women had a higher level of Global Social Responsibility.