New research suggests that strong partisan biases can override news media literacy, leading partisans to believe fake news that aligns with their views, despite higher overall skepticism of news sources.
A study in New Zealand found that attitudes towards elective and traumatic abortion became more positive over time, but the rate of increase slowed for elective abortions after participants became parents. The study highlights the influence of parenthood on abortion...
A new study finds that obsessive-compulsive symptoms and obsessive passion for ideologies are linked to support for political violence. This relationship was consistent across diverse ideological and religious groups.
New research suggests that political identity influences choices in romantic partners and living locations, potentially exacerbating political polarization. This phenomenon, explored through the lens of niche construction theory, indicates that people actively shape their environments to align with their political...
Research published in Political Behavior shows U.S. party loyalties remain stable over short periods, even amidst political shifts like the transition from Obama to Trump. This stability contrasts with perceived major party changes and remains consistent with historical trends observed...
Partisan media consumption is related to public attitudes towards opioid use disorder, with Republican-leaning media linked to increased stigma and less support for harm reduction policies, and Democratic-leaning media associated with reduced stigma and support for rehabilitative policies.
A study finds narcissists may join feminist activism to satisfy personal grandiosity, not just for societal change. This behavior can potentially undermine the success and integrity of the feminist movement, and reflects a broader pattern of using activism for self-gain...
A new study links partisan activity on the Internet to widespread online toxicity, revealing that politically-engaged users exhibit uncivil behavior even in non-political discussions. The findings are based on an analysis of hundreds of millions of comments from over 6.3...
A comprehensive analysis of millions of political quotes over 12 years revealed a significant rise in negative language by U.S. politicians, notably coinciding with Donald Trump's entry into politics in 2015. This shift, persisting beyond election campaigns, indicates a lasting...
New research reveals a link between Christian nationalism and negative attitudes towards atheists in the United States. The findings were published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.
A study found that primary care physicians' political affiliations influence their management of obese patients, with Republican doctors more likely to discuss obesity's duration and health risks compared to Democratic counterparts. This research was published in Clinical Obesity.
Recent studies show that people who frequently feel victimized are more likely to support political violence. This research adds to the understanding of the factors driving radicalization and political violence.
New research sheds light on the relationship between political ideology and media coverage of AI. The study highlights the significant impact of societal bias concerns in liberal media's AI narrative.
A new study indicates that Donald Trump's 2016 victory had a polarizing effect on white Americans' racial attitudes, with Trump supporters increasingly rating Black people as less "evolved" post-election.
A study published in Political Research Quarterly provides evidence that former President Trump's baseless claims of 2020 election fraud significantly eroded confidence in U.S. elections among Republican voters, overshadowing objective measures of election administration.