PoliticalPsychology
Why do voters continue to support politicians embroiled in scandals? A study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin explores this phenomenon, examining the role of rhetoric and partisan motives. The findings indicate that partisans are more likely to tolerate “aggravating” strategies — denying or justifying actions — rather than “mitigating” strategies — admitting wrongdoing and seeking reconciliation — when these strategies come from their party leaders. Political figures frequently escape severe consequences despite facing serious allegations. The researchers were intrig...
PsyPost
There is growing recognition that “affective polarization” may present a threat to democratic stability. This concept emphasizes the emotional divide between political groups, nudging the discourse beyond mere policy disagreements. In a recent paper published in Cognition and Emotion, Bert N. Bakker and Yphtach Lelkes argue for a clearer conceptualization of affective polarization to more effectively address its roots and implications. Political scientists have traditionally overlooked psychological literature on emotions, which has resulted in single-dimensional measures of affect. The litera...
PsyPost
In an era where political polarization seems to dominate conversations, expressing nuanced opinions might seem like a bridge-building strategy. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology provides evidence that individuals who express ambivalence about political issues may pay a social price for their nuanced views. Those who articulate their stance with ambivalence are often perceived as less likeable, warm, and competent. This finding emerges across a range of policy topics. Previous research had indicated that people often expect expressing ambivalence...
PsyPost
People generally overestimated how intensely they would feel in the wake of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, according to new research published in the journal Cognition and Emotion. However, Donald Trump supporters with particularly strong negative beliefs about Joe Biden experienced more intense emotions than they had anticipated. The United States has experienced growing hostility and polarization around political elections over the past decade. Researchers have noted that many voters perceive the election of the opposing candidate as a direct threat to themselves and the groups they ca...
PsyPost
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...
PsyPost
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...
PsyPost
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...
PsyPost
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...
PsyPost
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...
PsyPost
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...
PsyPost
閲覧を続けるには、ノアドット株式会社が「プライバシーポリシー」に定める「アクセスデータ」を取得することを含む「nor.利用規約」に同意する必要があります。
「これは何?」という方はこちら