A recent replication study finds no link between women's fertility and political preferences, but notes a weak connection between psychopathic traits and support for Trump.
Personal relevance of issues can bridge the political divide, enhancing moral concern among people. This suggests moral beliefs are more flexible than thought, with potential to unify differing political perspectives.
New research published in Psychology of Religion and Spirituality explores how the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections affected people's faith, showing significant spiritual struggles linked to political outcomes, anger, and divine/demonic attributions.
Research recently published in Global Environmental Change revealed that while anger often spurs activism and supports policy change, it does not necessarily lead to personal actions to mitigate climate change.
A recent study found that white and conservative individuals tend to react negatively to DEI statements in job applications, with these reactions linked to underlying anti-Black attitudes. The research highlights the importance of understanding biases in implementing DEI initiatives.
Despite societal changes, U.S. abortion attitudes appear stable because shifts within demographic, religious, and partisan groups cancel each other out, creating a deceptive appearance of overall consistency, according to new research.
A study challenges the "crypto bro" stereotype, revealing U.S. cryptocurrency owners as diverse in demographics and political views. Economic factors, especially inflation, significantly influence their investment in digital currencies like Bitcoin, debunking notions of a homogenous investor profile.
Research shows White Americans feeling discriminated against are likelier to doubt election fairness. This perception of victimization influences skepticism about democracy, especially amid claims of election fraud like those around the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.
A study finds that political allegiance may skew how individuals answer factual questions, demonstrating "expressive responding"—claiming beliefs to signal group loyalty rather than reflecting true beliefs.
A new study suggests that depression not only affects our emotional well-being but also might influence how we perceive our political world.
Recent research indicates that generic political language amplifies U.S. polarization, making party differences seem larger than they are, and affecting memory and interpretation.
A new study finds that Christian nationalist beliefs are associated with increased opposition to reallocating police funds to social services, highlighting ideological divides on policing policy.
New research links "dark" personality traits and left-wing authoritarianism with environmental activism, suggesting motivations may include both altruistic and self-serving aspects.
Researchers have unearthed a troubling trend: younger voters are less inclined than their older counterparts to penalize politicians exhibiting undemocratic behaviors.
Researchers have found that political affiliations and the way information about these affiliations is revealed (a practice known as 'doxing') can significantly influence hiring decisions in the workplace. The research, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, revealed that negative...