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Politicians who frequently change their policy positions are evaluated negatively by voters, with no significant difference based on the politician's gender.
A study found that 61% of respondents view rape and homicide as equally serious, with political ideology and moral foundations significantly influencing these perceptions. Progressive women are more likely to view rape as more serious than homicide.
A recent study shows most Black Americans support maintaining or increasing police presence and funding, unaffected by crime trends or reform information but influenced by their feelings towards police and perceptions of procedural fairness.
New research reveals that individuals with high political self-confidence are more likely to exhibit intolerance and hostility toward those with differing views, while those less confident in their political abilities tend to be more open and fair.
A significant portion of White Americans, despite feeling a strong sense of belonging to U.S. society, feel socially excluded due to a perceived lack of recognition, which correlates with increased support for Donald Trump.
A new study has found that Americans, including traditionally pro-gun groups, are averse to living near AR-15 owners and neighbors who store guns insecurely. This consensus highlights potential local-level agreement on gun safety practices.
A study offering free local newspaper subscriptions to thousands of Pennsylvanians found a grim reality: only 44 out of over 2,000 participants subscribed, highlighting deep-seated disinterest and the formidable influence of partisanship on local news consumption.
A new study sheds light on the relationship between anxiety and support for right-wing populist parties. The findings highlight that anxiety plays a significant role in shaping contradictory attitudes, driving both authoritarian submission and anti-elitism in different contexts.
A study across China and the UK shows higher economic inequality leads to a decreased preference for competent political leaders, as it fosters perceptions of leaders as indifferent and power-abusive, regardless of voters' social status.
During the 2022 midterm elections, Donald Trump’s use of Truth Social garnered more media attention than his Twitter activity during the 2016 primaries, driven significantly by partisan media, reflecting shifts in journalistic practices and the evolving role of social media...
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.