Changes in Perception of Cultural Diversity in COVID-19 Era

Abstract

This study investigates changes in the public perception of cultural diversity and significant factors in this change. We analyzed the raw data collected for the 2021 Public Perception Survey on the Future of Korea, conducted by KAPA and found a change in public perceptions of the importance of cultural diversity relative to 2014. A difference was seen according to age and ideological orientation, such that cultural diversity was considered more important with increasing age and more progressive orientation. Finally, personal trust had a positive effect on the importance of cultural diversity and multicultural orientation. Further, trust in government had a positive effect on multicultural orientation, and people with higher trust in government did not think lack cultural diversity. Discussion and future research directions are presented based on the major findings of the study.