Political Psychology

A massive Finnish study reveals a powerful link: the mortality gap between voters and non-voters is even wider than the gap between those with the highest and lowest levels of education.

Wikipedia aims for neutrality, but what about the political leanings of the news sources it cites? A new study analyzes millions of citations to find out.

Your political party can make or break a first impression on dating apps. But a new study suggests another political trait might be even more attractive to potential partners.

A study found people trust politically balanced or unaffiliated newsrooms more than those with a clear partisan majority. People strongly distrusted outlets dominated by an opposing party but showed no favoritism for newsrooms aligned with their own.

The generation raised in the shadow of mass shootings is deeply split on gun control. A study in Social Science Quarterly shows their shared fear polarizes their views, rather than creating a consensus for stricter firearm laws.

A study in Visual Communication suggests Donald Trump's shrug is a strategic tool to build rapport. Rather than expressing ignorance, the gesture often signals that a statement is an obvious truth he and his audience already share.

People often share political views with their romantic partners, but is this because they choose like-minded mates or because they influence each other over time? A new decade-long study of couples offers some answers to this complex question of political...

As more people in the United States and elsewhere leave their religious faith, a key question emerges: Do their political views change as well? A new multi-part study provides insight into the political transformations that can accompany religious de-identification.

People who feel emotionally moved by fictional films often report thinking more about political issues and showing more interest in taking action. A new study highlights the potential connection between meaningful entertainment and various forms of political engagement.

A new study questions the long-held assumption that political ideology predicts mental flexibility. Researchers with opposing views collaborated to investigate whether conservatives, liberals, or extremists are truly more rigid in their thinking.

A common mental shortcut may explain why many people believe in election fraud. New research shows the order of the vote count can make a legitimate late comeback seem suspicious, impacting perceptions of the election's legitimacy.

New research explores how emotional connections to a nation’s past or future are associated with political preferences and social attitudes, suggesting that national nostalgia relates to more prejudice, while national prostalgia tends to align with more inclusive views.

Immigration opinions in the United States often split along party lines. But a new study raises questions about whether that divide is as fixed as it seems. Researchers looked at how one idea could tip support in either direction.

New research finds liberals’ intentions to buy a Tesla are declining, an effect tied to perceptions of Elon Musk. Meanwhile, conservatives’ already low interest in the brand has not increased, according to the study.

TikTok users are more likely to interact with political videos that target out-groups, express negative emotion, or call for action. Engagement patterns differ by political leaning, but conflict-driven and emotionally charged content consistently performs better across the ideological spectrum.