Political Psychology

People who view the world as devoid of meaning are more likely to support political violence. A new study suggests that simple exercises to find everyday meaning could help reduce these violent extremist intentions.

Taking psychedelics on the Fourth of July is linked to decreased support for partisan violence, while using them during political conventions shows the opposite effect. A new study suggests the broader cultural mood heavily influences a psychedelic experience.

When politics comes up in small group chats, people often adjust their stated opinions to match the dominant viewpoint. New research using AI-simulated conversations reveals that social pressure can easily sway how we express our political beliefs.

A recent study reveals that parents of transgender youth experienced worsening mental health and heightened anxiety following the 2025 presidential inauguration. The research highlights the immediate emotional toll that shifting political climates take on families.

A new analysis of the 2024 U.S. presidential election reveals how TikTok’s design encourages candidates to use short, emotional, and performance-based videos. The study highlights how algorithmic platforms favor rapid entertainment and visual spectacle over detailed policy discussions.

While celebrities often champion liberal causes, their biggest fans might lean another way. New research indicates that intense celebrity admiration is consistently linked to traditionalism and a desire to submit to dominant authorities.

During the 2024 U.S. presidential election, politicians and anonymous users openly used disinformation as a campaign strategy. A new study reveals who spread these hoaxes, how they shared them, and who was targeted by the fabricated claims.

What actually lands a PhD student a tenure-track professorship? A new study suggests a candidate's publication record, research field, and demographic identity are much stronger predictors of hiring success than the prestige of their university.

We often overestimate how divided our political opponents are from us. New research shows that highlighting shared trajectories of opinion change can soften partisan animosity, provided we don't dwell on today’s existing political gaps.

Political liberals strongly condemn prejudice, but new research shows this changes when antisemitism is justified by criticism of Israel. These left-leaning rationalizations act as a social shield, making the speaker appear as a political ally rather than a bigot.

As women gain economic independence, never-married men without college degrees are showing increased hostility toward feminists. Researchers suggest this "mate-value backlash," rooted in romantic insecurity, has fueled support for right-wing populism and Donald Trump.

A new survey finds that American support for political violence decreased heading into the 2026 midterms. While MAGA supporters remain the most likely to justify violence, overall willingness to commit physical harm dropped across the ideological spectrum.