Political Psychology

A new study analyzing Google Search results in Sweden found an overall positive slant toward immigration, but the search engine's ranking algorithm consistently prioritized neutral, unpoliticized links at the top of the page.

People actively alter how much and what kind of news they read depending on whether the day’s headlines are favorable to their preferred political party, shifting their browsing habits in response to negative coverage.

A recent study in Political Research Quarterly suggests that while Americans claim to support specific judicial philosophies, most struggle to apply them consistently. For the general public, terms like originalism act more as symbolic labels than structured legal frameworks.

A new study suggests that voters whose preferred party loses a national election experience a decline in generalized social trust. This gap widens among highly polarized voters who harbor strong negative feelings toward opposing political parties.

Lawmakers frequently name bills after victims of tragic events to rally public support. A new psychology study reveals that attaching a personal narrative to proposed legislation reliably boosts voter approval, driven largely by feelings of sympathy.

New research suggests that narcissistic personality traits are actually linked to lower levels of left-wing authoritarianism. The findings contradict claims that individuals with dark personalities are widely drawn to progressive activism simply to feed their own egos.

The viral "folk hero" narrative surrounding the arrest of Luigi Mangione didn't just target corporate America. New research shows the event increased Democrats' willingness to endorse hypothetical acts of violence against Republican opponents.

The rise of anti-democratic sentiments might be driven by social contagion. Researchers have discovered that citizens often adapt their personal support for authoritarian rule to align with the political views of those around them.

A recent study suggests that public opinion on artificial intelligence is already deeply divided. These beliefs about job security and economic threats align with existing political lines, creating an easy opportunity for politicians to exploit voter anxiety.

Research published in the American Behavioral Scientist indicates voters actively rationalize legal scandals to protect their political identity. This mental effort dictates whether individuals view a politician's criminal conviction as a fair judgment or a politically motivated attack.

Does doubting election results make people withdraw from politics? According to new research, it does the exact opposite for conservative voters, motivating them to attend rallies and donate to campaigns.

A new study of Belgian elections reveals that while compulsory voting drastically increases turnout, it does not automatically make citizens more interested in politics, knowledgeable about government, or supportive of democracy.

Political beliefs now dictate more than just voting habits. Recent research reveals that our partisan identities actively shape how we interpret smiles, manage our moral boundaries, and even decide how many children to have.

When Donald Trump unexpectedly praised face masks in 2020, his supporters began wearing them more frequently without actually believing they prevented disease. This unusual behavioral split reveals how trusted leaders can shape public habits during acute health crises.

Education is replacing race as the primary ideological divider in American politics, a new study finds. Less-educated Americans of all races are moving toward conservatism, while college graduates are becoming more liberal.