Gizem Arikan
@gizemarikan.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Political Science, Trinity College Dublin @tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social. Political psychology, religion and politics, democratic attitudes, immigrants and integration. Web site: gizemarikan.com
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Gizem Arikan
@gizemarikan.bsky.social
· Sep 9
🎉 Very happy to share that our paper with Judit Ralbovszki got accepted at the Journal of Peace Research!
Most research focuses on the effect of terrorism on majority attitudes, but what about the minorities who often become targets of backlash?
Most research focuses on the effect of terrorism on majority attitudes, but what about the minorities who often become targets of backlash?
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New publication on immigrant attitudes toward immigration in 🇫🇷
We find that European origin immigrants attitudes converge with natives over time, while African and other non-European minorities -who are more discriminated against- stay pro-immigration.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
We find that European origin immigrants attitudes converge with natives over time, while African and other non-European minorities -who are more discriminated against- stay pro-immigration.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Immigrants’ attitudes towards immigration: convergence towards majority views or ethnoracial polarization?
After decades of research on attitudes towards immigration among the ethnic majority, scholarly interest has recently shifted to investigate these attitudes among immigrants themselves. Drawing on ...
www.tandfonline.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
New publication on immigrant attitudes toward immigration in 🇫🇷
We find that European origin immigrants attitudes converge with natives over time, while African and other non-European minorities -who are more discriminated against- stay pro-immigration.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
We find that European origin immigrants attitudes converge with natives over time, while African and other non-European minorities -who are more discriminated against- stay pro-immigration.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🎉 Very happy to share that our paper with Judit Ralbovszki got accepted at the Journal of Peace Research!
Most research focuses on the effect of terrorism on majority attitudes, but what about the minorities who often become targets of backlash?
Most research focuses on the effect of terrorism on majority attitudes, but what about the minorities who often become targets of backlash?
September 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🎉 Very happy to share that our paper with Judit Ralbovszki got accepted at the Journal of Peace Research!
Most research focuses on the effect of terrorism on majority attitudes, but what about the minorities who often become targets of backlash?
Most research focuses on the effect of terrorism on majority attitudes, but what about the minorities who often become targets of backlash?
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We cannot allow this to stand anymore! We have prepared a petition calling for a boycott of the next ISPP 2026 conference in Newcastle, UK, unless the Executive Committee resigns or responds to our concerns. Please read and sign the petition here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We cannot allow this to stand anymore! We have prepared a petition calling for a boycott of the next ISPP 2026 conference in Newcastle, UK, unless the Executive Committee resigns or responds to our concerns. Please read and sign the petition here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Is there a link between supporting authoritarianism and personal religiosity? 🤔
The latest in the school's excellent Meet the Expert series, with Prof @gizemarikan.bsky.social discusses this fascinating question. Watch below!
@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
The latest in the school's excellent Meet the Expert series, with Prof @gizemarikan.bsky.social discusses this fascinating question. Watch below!
@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
Is authoritarianism linked to religiosity? 🧐
Prof @gizemarikan.bsky.social (@tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social) delves into the answer in our latest Meet the Expert video!
@tcdphilosophy.bsky.social @tcdeconomics.bsky.social @trinityresearch.bsky.social @trisstcd.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
Prof @gizemarikan.bsky.social (@tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social) delves into the answer in our latest Meet the Expert video!
@tcdphilosophy.bsky.social @tcdeconomics.bsky.social @trinityresearch.bsky.social @trisstcd.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Is there a link between supporting authoritarianism and personal religiosity? 🤔
The latest in the school's excellent Meet the Expert series, with Prof @gizemarikan.bsky.social discusses this fascinating question. Watch below!
@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
The latest in the school's excellent Meet the Expert series, with Prof @gizemarikan.bsky.social discusses this fascinating question. Watch below!
@tcdschoolssp.bsky.social
Is authoritarianism linked to religiosity? Here’s my bite-sized answer in an 80-second video! ⏱️📽️👇
Is authoritarianism linked to religiosity? 🧐
Prof @gizemarikan.bsky.social (@tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social) delves into the answer in our latest Meet the Expert video!
@tcdphilosophy.bsky.social @tcdeconomics.bsky.social @trinityresearch.bsky.social @trisstcd.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
Prof @gizemarikan.bsky.social (@tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social) delves into the answer in our latest Meet the Expert video!
@tcdphilosophy.bsky.social @tcdeconomics.bsky.social @trinityresearch.bsky.social @trisstcd.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Is authoritarianism linked to religiosity? Here’s my bite-sized answer in an 80-second video! ⏱️📽️👇
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PSA: If you're currently in Prague for #ISPP2025, you might also like joining the 24 Hours of Political Psychology in Vienna in February!
No conference fee, always worth a trip! Approach me with any questions 😊
Submissions are open until the end of September: 24hpolpsy.univie.ac.at #24hpolpsy2026
No conference fee, always worth a trip! Approach me with any questions 😊
Submissions are open until the end of September: 24hpolpsy.univie.ac.at #24hpolpsy2026
24 HOURS OF POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE 2026
24 HOURS OF POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE 2026
24hpolpsy.univie.ac.at
July 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
PSA: If you're currently in Prague for #ISPP2025, you might also like joining the 24 Hours of Political Psychology in Vienna in February!
No conference fee, always worth a trip! Approach me with any questions 😊
Submissions are open until the end of September: 24hpolpsy.univie.ac.at #24hpolpsy2026
No conference fee, always worth a trip! Approach me with any questions 😊
Submissions are open until the end of September: 24hpolpsy.univie.ac.at #24hpolpsy2026
And just like that, the 2025 #ISPPAcademy has wrapped! 🎉 Huge thanks to our incredible fellows for their engagement, enthusiasm, and vibrant energy throughout. My sincere gratitude also goes out to our dedicated instructors, and to my amazing assistant Sofia Jesus and the event team. 🙂 #ISPP2025
July 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
And just like that, the 2025 #ISPPAcademy has wrapped! 🎉 Huge thanks to our incredible fellows for their engagement, enthusiasm, and vibrant energy throughout. My sincere gratitude also goes out to our dedicated instructors, and to my amazing assistant Sofia Jesus and the event team. 🙂 #ISPP2025
Day 3 of the #ISPPAcademy! We had highly engaging discussions starting with @gijsschumacher.bsky.social's session on the emotions and democratic politics and the cutting-edge research done in the #HotPoliticsLab.
We then continued with @iriszez.bsky.social discussing conspiracy theories.
We then continued with @iriszez.bsky.social discussing conspiracy theories.
July 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Day 3 of the #ISPPAcademy! We had highly engaging discussions starting with @gijsschumacher.bsky.social's session on the emotions and democratic politics and the cutting-edge research done in the #HotPoliticsLab.
We then continued with @iriszez.bsky.social discussing conspiracy theories.
We then continued with @iriszez.bsky.social discussing conspiracy theories.
On Day 2 of the @polpsyispp.bsky.social #ISPPAcademy, we kicked things off with Nicholas Valentino’s lecture on best practices for public opinion survey measurement. ✏️
July 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
On Day 2 of the @polpsyispp.bsky.social #ISPPAcademy, we kicked things off with Nicholas Valentino’s lecture on best practices for public opinion survey measurement. ✏️
What a start to the 2025 #ISPPAcademy! Today, we had engaging sessions with Yasin Koc @spyasin.bsky.social and Felicia Pratto on multiple social identities and the intersection of psychological research with international humanitarian law.
@polpsyispp.bsky.social
@polpsyispp.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
What a start to the 2025 #ISPPAcademy! Today, we had engaging sessions with Yasin Koc @spyasin.bsky.social and Felicia Pratto on multiple social identities and the intersection of psychological research with international humanitarian law.
@polpsyispp.bsky.social
@polpsyispp.bsky.social
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We are hiring! The Political Science department is looking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science. If you are be interested in this role, please apply using this link: jobs.tcd.ie
The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday, 18th July 2025.
The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday, 18th July 2025.
June 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We are hiring! The Political Science department is looking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Applied Social Data Science. If you are be interested in this role, please apply using this link: jobs.tcd.ie
The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday, 18th July 2025.
The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday, 18th July 2025.
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Our new IMR paper on the great replacement theory is now open-access. We find that about 20% (!) of German adults believe that white majorities are being deliberately replaced by non-white immigrants in a secretive attempt by malevolent elites to undermine their own country.
doi.org/10.1177/0197...
doi.org/10.1177/0197...
June 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Our new IMR paper on the great replacement theory is now open-access. We find that about 20% (!) of German adults believe that white majorities are being deliberately replaced by non-white immigrants in a secretive attempt by malevolent elites to undermine their own country.
doi.org/10.1177/0197...
doi.org/10.1177/0197...
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Why do people follow rules, even when breaking them has no consequences? New research by Gächter et al. suggests it’s driven by an intrinsic respect for rules and social expectations—not just rewards or punishments. @lucasmolleman.bsky.social @uoncedex.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Why people follow rules - Nature Human Behaviour
Why do people follow rules, even when breaking them has no consequences? Experiments with 14,034 participants reveal that rule-following is not just about rewards or punishments—it is driven by intrin...
www.nature.com
May 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Why do people follow rules, even when breaking them has no consequences? New research by Gächter et al. suggests it’s driven by an intrinsic respect for rules and social expectations—not just rewards or punishments. @lucasmolleman.bsky.social @uoncedex.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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I wrote a new Substack! "The quiet collapse of surveys: fewer humans (and more AI agents) are answering survey questions" laurenleek.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
The quiet collapse of surveys: fewer humans (and more AI agents) are answering survey questions
I show data on two trends undermining surveys: the collapse of human response rates and the increase of AI agents. I'll also discuss downstream implications and propose some possible solutions.
laurenleek.substack.com
May 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I wrote a new Substack! "The quiet collapse of surveys: fewer humans (and more AI agents) are answering survey questions" laurenleek.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
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Delighted that @ucdpolitics.bsky.social Elifcan Çelebi will deliver the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture at Maynooth University on Monday, May 12 (4:00–5:30 PM) to reflect on the current political upheaval in Türkiye and authoritarian practices
Register:
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sociology/ev...
Register:
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sociology/ev...
May 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Delighted that @ucdpolitics.bsky.social Elifcan Çelebi will deliver the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture at Maynooth University on Monday, May 12 (4:00–5:30 PM) to reflect on the current political upheaval in Türkiye and authoritarian practices
Register:
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sociology/ev...
Register:
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sociology/ev...
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Why Turkey’s democratic future matters for the world | Opinion
https://www.ft.com/content/4bf40350-ea4f-4b24-b8a1-c85d9277e6cc
https://www.ft.com/content/4bf40350-ea4f-4b24-b8a1-c85d9277e6cc
Why Turkey’s democratic future matters for the world | Opinion
My arrest in the government’s attempt to crush dissent shows how important the stability of my country is
www.ft.com
April 16, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Why Turkey’s democratic future matters for the world | Opinion
https://www.ft.com/content/4bf40350-ea4f-4b24-b8a1-c85d9277e6cc
https://www.ft.com/content/4bf40350-ea4f-4b24-b8a1-c85d9277e6cc
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#repost Pippa Norris 👇
One more reason why universities have to reject political restrictions: The erosion of academic freedom goes hand-in-hand with democratic backsliding.
One more reason why universities have to reject political restrictions: The erosion of academic freedom goes hand-in-hand with democratic backsliding.
April 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#repost Pippa Norris 👇
One more reason why universities have to reject political restrictions: The erosion of academic freedom goes hand-in-hand with democratic backsliding.
One more reason why universities have to reject political restrictions: The erosion of academic freedom goes hand-in-hand with democratic backsliding.
Turkey’s leading opposition figure has been arrested on bogus charges—another move by Erdogan to eliminate political rivals and crush any real political competition.
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade.
Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade.
www.npr.org
March 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Turkey’s leading opposition figure has been arrested on bogus charges—another move by Erdogan to eliminate political rivals and crush any real political competition.
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This documentary by DW (and der Spiegel) about the widespread power abuse, toxic behavior, and lack of accountability at Germany's Max Planck institutes is highly-recommended (I'd especially recommend it to researchers considering Germany as a potential destination) youtu.be/n5nEd600iM0?...
How Germany's elite research institution fails young scientists | DW Documentary
YouTube video by DW Documentary
youtu.be
March 13, 2025 at 7:41 AM
This documentary by DW (and der Spiegel) about the widespread power abuse, toxic behavior, and lack of accountability at Germany's Max Planck institutes is highly-recommended (I'd especially recommend it to researchers considering Germany as a potential destination) youtu.be/n5nEd600iM0?...
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I took a look at who Germany's Muslim voters backed in the recent federal election - and why
Muslim voters helped Die Linke and SPD surge in Germany’s recent election.
Our correspondent @jessicabateman.bsky.social provides exclusive polling data on how Muslim communities shaped the outcome of the federal election and what motivated their vote.
hyphenonline.com/2025/03/14/h...
Our correspondent @jessicabateman.bsky.social provides exclusive polling data on how Muslim communities shaped the outcome of the federal election and what motivated their vote.
hyphenonline.com/2025/03/14/h...
How German Muslims voted in the federal elections and why
Concerns about the economy and anti-immigrant discrimination brought Germany’s Muslim minority out in force for left and centre left parties
hyphenonline.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I took a look at who Germany's Muslim voters backed in the recent federal election - and why
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The School of Politics and International Relations at @ucddublin.bsky.social is hiring again:
Assistant Professor (open field)
– Permanent position
– €64k-€101k
– Deadline: 7 April
More details: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
Assistant Professor (open field)
– Permanent position
– €64k-€101k
– Deadline: 7 April
More details: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
March 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The School of Politics and International Relations at @ucddublin.bsky.social is hiring again:
Assistant Professor (open field)
– Permanent position
– €64k-€101k
– Deadline: 7 April
More details: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
Assistant Professor (open field)
– Permanent position
– €64k-€101k
– Deadline: 7 April
More details: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
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Did Catholic Churches help or hinder Italian Americans' integration?
Gagliarducci & Tabellini find that exposure to Italian churches significantly decreased the likelihood of:
- Intermarriage with native-born Americans
- Living in mixed neighborhoods with native neighbors
Gagliarducci & Tabellini find that exposure to Italian churches significantly decreased the likelihood of:
- Intermarriage with native-born Americans
- Living in mixed neighborhoods with native neighbors
March 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Did Catholic Churches help or hinder Italian Americans' integration?
Gagliarducci & Tabellini find that exposure to Italian churches significantly decreased the likelihood of:
- Intermarriage with native-born Americans
- Living in mixed neighborhoods with native neighbors
Gagliarducci & Tabellini find that exposure to Italian churches significantly decreased the likelihood of:
- Intermarriage with native-born Americans
- Living in mixed neighborhoods with native neighbors
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'Violence against politicians in Ireland' with Lisa Keenan & Mack Mariani. We find gender differences in the prevalence & nature of political violence, with women more likely to be targeted & more frequently subjected to psychological violence doi.org/10.1080/0790... @uccresearch.bsky.social
Violence against politicians in Ireland: what does it look like and how is it gendered?
This paper investigates the phenomenon of political violence (harassment, intimidation, threats and abuse) directed at politicians in Ireland. We ask: to what extent is it gendered in scope, form, ...
doi.org
February 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
'Violence against politicians in Ireland' with Lisa Keenan & Mack Mariani. We find gender differences in the prevalence & nature of political violence, with women more likely to be targeted & more frequently subjected to psychological violence doi.org/10.1080/0790... @uccresearch.bsky.social
Our School @tcdssp.bsky.social runs a Staff Spotlight series, and this time, they decided to feature me. If you’ve ever wondered about my research interests, the twists and turns of my academic career, or what keeps me motivated (besides caffeine 🙂) you can check it out here:
Dr Gizem Arikan is up this month for our Spotlight Series - delving into our research teams areas of expertise! 🔦
Most recently, Gizem's been conducting research on the effect of religion on the integration of religious minority immigrants in the West.
Learn more here: www.tcd.ie/ssp/people/s...
Most recently, Gizem's been conducting research on the effect of religion on the integration of religious minority immigrants in the West.
Learn more here: www.tcd.ie/ssp/people/s...
February 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Our School @tcdssp.bsky.social runs a Staff Spotlight series, and this time, they decided to feature me. If you’ve ever wondered about my research interests, the twists and turns of my academic career, or what keeps me motivated (besides caffeine 🙂) you can check it out here:
🚨 Fully funded PhD studentships in Political Science at
@tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social 🚨
Our 4-year programme offers rigorous training, full funding, and strong career placements.
Deadline: April 1, 2025.
🔗 More details: tcd.ie/Political_Sc...
@tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social 🚨
Our 4-year programme offers rigorous training, full funding, and strong career placements.
Deadline: April 1, 2025.
🔗 More details: tcd.ie/Political_Sc...
February 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🚨 Fully funded PhD studentships in Political Science at
@tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social 🚨
Our 4-year programme offers rigorous training, full funding, and strong career placements.
Deadline: April 1, 2025.
🔗 More details: tcd.ie/Political_Sc...
@tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social 🚨
Our 4-year programme offers rigorous training, full funding, and strong career placements.
Deadline: April 1, 2025.
🔗 More details: tcd.ie/Political_Sc...