PoliticalPsychology
A recent study published in the journal Injury Epidemiology revealed a significant shift in Americans’ attitudes towards political violence between 2022 and 2023. While the overall support for political violence declined, the expectation of firearm use in such scenarios saw an alarming rise. These findings highlight a complex and evolving landscape of support for political violence in the United States. Political violence, defined as the use of force or violence to advance political objectives, poses a severe threat to democratic processes and public safety. Previous reports and surveys have d...
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A recent study published in Political Psychology explored the emotions of guilt and shame among Russians regarding their country’s invasion of Ukraine and how these emotions influence antiwar actions. The researchers found that feelings of moral shame, rather than guilt or image shame, were significant predictors of antiwar behavior in Russia. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has spurred complex emotional responses among Russians, particularly regarding feelings of collective responsibility, guilt, and shame. Although group-based guilt and shame have been studied in democratic contexts, little is k...
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Some topics are hard to define. They are nebulous; their meanings are elusive. Topics relating to morality fit this description. So do those that are subjective, meaning different things to different people in different contexts. In our recently published paper, we targeted the nebulous concept of the “common good”. Like moral issues that elicit strong arguments for and against, conceptualisations of the common good can vary according to the different needs of individuals and the different values they hold. One factor that divides people is political orientation. Those on the far left hold ver...
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A recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Political Science investigates the impact of political repositioning on candidate evaluations, focusing on whether gender influences these perceptions. Conducted in Flanders, the research finds that politicians who frequently change their policy stances are viewed less favorably by the public, regardless of gender. The motivation behind this study stems from the dual expectations placed on political parties. On one hand, parties are expected to maintain clear, stable policy positions, which fosters trust and ideological clarity. On the ot...
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A study published in Archives of Sexual Behaviour examined how individuals perceive the seriousness of rape in comparison to homicide, examining the roles of political ideology and moral foundations in shaping these perceptions. Perception of crimes traditionally hinges on their perceived severity and the harm they cause, dictating the legal and cultural responses to these offenses. While homicide has historically been viewed as one of the most severe crimes due to its irreversible harm—death, rape is often debated in terms of its severity relative to homicide. The public’s assessment not only...
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Individuals who are confident in their political knowledge and abilities are more likely to exhibit intolerance and hostility toward those with differing views, according to new research published in the journal Public Opinion Quarterly. Those who question their political prowess, in contrast, tend to approach disagreements with more openness and fairness. Previous research into political behavior has often highlighted the virtues of political engagement and confidence. Historically, scholars have associated a strong sense of political efficacy—people’s belief in their ability to understand an...
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A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that across all political and social groups in the United States, there is a strong preference against living near AR-15 rifle owners and neighbors who store guns outside of locked safes. This surprising consensus suggests that when it comes to immediate living environments, Americans’ views on gun control may be less divided than the polarized national debate suggests. The research was conducted against a backdrop of increasing gun violence and polarization on gun policy in the United States. The United St...
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In a recent study published in the American Journal of Political Science, researchers investigated whether online interventions could enhance state and local news consumption among Pennsylvanians in today’s highly polarized and national-focused media landscape. But despite offering free online newspaper subscriptions to more than 2,000 individuals, only 44 people in total signed up. Local newspapers have played a crucial role in informing residents about regional politics, providing in-depth coverage essential for making informed decisions at the polls. However, over recent decades, there has ...
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A recent study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin has found a significant link between economic inequality and voter behavior. The research, involving six experiments with over 1,900 participants from China and the United Kingdom, found that higher levels of economic inequality tend to reduce voters’ preferences for competent political leaders. The motivation behind the study stems from a growing concern about how economic inequality might be reshaping the political landscape in democratic societies. Recent elections around the globe have highlighted a shift in voter b...
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A recent study explored how liberals and conservatives in the United States evaluate a person’s professional attributes, personal character, and job suitability based on that person’s Facebook posts. The results indicated that both groups tended to evaluate ideologically opposite individuals more negatively. However, this bias was three times stronger among liberals compared to conservatives. The research was published in the Journal of Social Psychology. In the United States, political conservatives and liberals represent two major ideological perspectives with differing views on government, ...
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