A study revealed that pro-democracy speeches by Republican leaders Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mitch McConnell had no measurable impact on the democratic commitments of Trump supporters following the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
Both liberals and conservatives negatively evaluate individuals with opposing ideological views on Facebook, with liberals displaying this bias three times more strongly than conservatives.
A large cross-cultural study has found a weak but significant negative correlation between conservatism and creativity, indicating that individuals with conservative views tend to exhibit lower levels of creativity.
A study found that children's willingness to interact with peers from rival ethnic groups is negatively influenced by their parents' strong perceptions of their own group's victimhood, particularly among minority groups.
Researchers have found that non-White immigrants in the U.S. experienced significantly higher stress and discrimination under the Trump administration compared to the Biden administration.
While adverse experiences significantly correlate with psychological issues like depression, anxiety, and stress, they appear to have minimal impact on shaping individuals' worldviews and ideological stances, challenging long-standing assumptions about their influence on social and political beliefs.
Neuropolitics is the application of neuroscience to understand and potentially influence political behavior by studying how brain activity correlates with political decisions and opinions.
Donald Trump's endorsement typically decreases support for Republican candidates in general elections, significantly deterring Democratic voters and having a minimal positive impact on Republicans.
A recent study in Acta Psychologica reveals that political identity centrality increases the likelihood of engaging in cancel culture, mediated by social vigilantism and virtue signaling.
A study across six countries found that right-leaning individuals view the past more positively, often due to nostalgia for tradition, while left-leaning individuals are more optimistic about the future but share similar views of the present with their right-leaning counterparts.
New research finds a link between firearm ownership, particularly among recent buyers and those who frequently carry weapons, and an increased inclination to support political violence.
Researchers have shed light on the perceived appropriateness of climate protest tactics and targets. Nonviolent actions like boycotts and marches, aimed at direct contributors to climate change, are favored, while aggression or targeting less responsible parties, like museums, are disapproved...
Contrary to popular belief, most American political debates occur in person, focusing on everyday issues rather than online conflicts with strangers, revealing a significant misperception linked to feelings of national hopelessness.
Recent research has found that both IQ and genetic markers can predict political leanings towards liberalism and lower authoritarianism, suggesting our political views may be partly wired in our DNA.
Uncertainty about immigration amplifies nationalist attitudes among Portuguese citizens, predominantly driven by economic rather than cultural concerns. This perception of threat strengthens support for anti-immigration policies.