A new study provides evidence that the norm-violating rhetoric of former President Donald Trump can polarize democratic attitudes. His supporters become less supportive of inclusiveness and political equality, while his disapprovers potentially become more supportive of the rule of law....
A recent study revealed that approximately 18.36% of participants had engaged with at least one fake news-associated Facebook page, with many encountering misinformation through non-political lifestyle pages. The research underscores the widespread exposure to misinformation across various content types on...
Individuals who believe in conspiracies tend to oppose democracy and favor autocracy, as shown by studies conducted in Greece and the U.S. This inclination is often linked to feelings of political powerlessness and is amplified in environments of distrust, such...
New research examining longitudinal data from 602 American voters during the 2016 presidential election found that individuals often adjust their memories to match their current opinions and are susceptible to "fake news." The study highlighted that most participants were unaware...
A recent study published in the American Sociological Review found that white police officers' political affiliations may be associated with racial biases in policing, particularly with Black motorists. This research, based on Florida Highway Patrol data from 2012 to 2020,...
A recent study from Political Research Quarterly reveals a correlation between populist attitudes in Americans and an increased willingness to support political violence. The research, conducted by Professor James A. Piazza of The Pennsylvania State University, identifies social change threats...
A recent study revealed that the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, led to an increase in mental health symptoms in the US, with Democrats showing a more significant decline in mental well-being than Republicans. The research underscores the deep...
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus found that YouTube's recommendation algorithm displays a left-leaning bias, directing users away from extreme right-wing content more swiftly than from extreme left-wing content. The research, primarily focused on the U.S. political context, suggests...
A study published in Personality and Individual Differences found that physically strong men are perceived as more conservative. The research indicated that physically strong men are viewed as favoring policies that support competition and hierarchy, and such men are also...
A study published in Scientific Reports has found that individuals with authoritarian bosses are more likely to agree with fake news, suggesting that leadership styles can influence perceptions of misinformation. Despite variations in demographics and political ideology, the study, which...
Individuals with higher sensitivity to physical pain are more likely to support moral and political views typically associated with their ideological opposites, according to a study from the University of Toronto published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology....
A recent study in the Journal of Personality challenges the previously suggested link between childhood personality and adult political ideology, finding inconsistent or weak evidence of such a connection in large-scale UK studies. Bert N. Bakker, one of the study's...
New research suggests that a psychological concept known as "the need for chaos" plays a bigger role than partisanship and ideology in the sharing of conspiracy theories on the internet. The study, published in Research & Politics, indicates that individuals...
A study published in PNAS Nexus suggests that economically progressive candidates could enhance their prospects in U.S. elections by framing their message using "binding values," which encompass notions of patriotism, family, and tradition. The research findings point to the potential...
An analysis of tweets of U.S. senators holding office between 2013 and 2021 showed that a specific communication factor called "greed communication" predicts their approval and reach on the social media platform. Democratic senators who used more greed communication tended...