Political Psychology

A partisan divide has emerged in how Americans trust their doctors. New research suggests Democrats are now more likely than Republicans to rely on and follow medical advice.

Neuroscientists have uncovered distinct brain structure patterns linked to authoritarian beliefs on both sides of the political spectrum.

Analyzing millions of tweets, researchers found that misinformation is strongly linked to radical-right populist parties—not populism in general or partisan politics alone.

The more people overestimate their political smarts, the more likely they are to react aggressively to opposing views and become more polarized.

A new study challenges the idea that authoritarian personality traits predict harsh punishment preferences, revealing a more complex picture of how people form sentencing opinions.

Political exposure on smartphones is surprisingly brief and infrequent—and most of it doesn’t come from news apps, researchers found.

A new study suggests that support for the MAGA agenda is driven by authoritarian beliefs—but only among certain race-gender groups, with white women aligning closely with white men and women of color showing the least support.

Lawmakers with military backgrounds are more productive and collaborative in Congress, especially those who served on active duty, a new study finds.

Patriotism isn’t morally neutral. A recent study finds that different types of national pride align with distinct moral values—with uncritical patriotism tied to obedience over compassion.

Liberals may struggle more than conservatives to empathize with political opponents, according to new psychological research.

A new study shows Americans' support for redistribution depends on who bears the cost.

A new study shows that intellectual humility doesn’t require political detachment.

New research shows that moral conviction speeds up political decision-making and activates emotional and cognitive brain regions—especially in people with lower self-awareness about their own judgment accuracy.

A new study reveals that political party affiliation is the most powerful driver of social polarization in the United States—surpassing race, religion, income, and education

Adolescents from wealthier families are more likely to express genetic predispositions toward political interest, suggesting that socioeconomic status can amplify or suppress inherited tendencies