A recent study found that while Americans actively avoid news that contradicts their political views, such behavior is minimal in Japan and moderate in Hong Kong.
New research suggests that while left-leaning individuals report higher prosocial tendencies, the connection between political orientation and actual acts of generosity is surprisingly nuanced and depends on how prosociality is measured.
New research suggests political polarization subtly influences everyday choices, driven by social identity concerns and reputational motivations.
Dehumanization of opponents and a "need for chaos" emerged as key drivers of support for partisan violence, underscoring that psychological factors are more influential predictors than ideological beliefs.
Non-Hispanic white Americans who endorse "replacement thinking" are significantly more likely to support political violence, according to new research.
Research published in Sociology of Religion sheds light on why some Americans embrace Christian Nationalism. The study reveals that supporters prioritize loyalty and sanctity, reflecting a deep concern for group cohesion and sacred traditions.
New research reveals that conservatives are more likely to click on search ads due to their trust in marketplace systems.
A new study finds that people are more likely to believe and share politically aligned news about Donald Trump over accurate information, with this “concordance-over-truth” bias persisting across education levels and reasoning abilities.
After contracting COVID-19, U.S. Congress members temporarily decreased their social media opposition to COVID-19 policies by about 30%. This reduction in opposition generally lasted a few weeks.
Social media improves voting decisions when only accurate information is shared, but misinformation leads to poorer choices, higher costs, and lower engagement on the platform.
In a study published in Cognition & Emotion, we examined hindsight bias in the context of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. We found that Republicans, who were disappointed by Biden’s victory, showed more hindsight bias than Democrats, who were relatively...
Following the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade reversal, abortion became a decisive issue for persuadable voters, outweighing economic concerns and contributing to the Democratic Party's stronger-than-expected performance in the 2022 midterms.
New research shows conservative beliefs are linked to happiness and life meaning, while liberal beliefs align more with psychological richness, suggesting that political views shape different paths to personal well-being.
Voters are more confident in election results when polling stations have diverse monitors—government officials, political party agents, and non-partisan observers—indicating that varied oversight enhances perceptions of election integrity across different voter backgrounds.
Racial and gender attitudes were closely associated with women’s 2020 voting choices, with racial resentment linked to Trump support among white women and gender attitudes influencing decisions for Latina and Asian American women, highlighting diverse motivations among female voters.