Political Psychology
@ispp-pops.bsky.social
Political Psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by ISPP (@polpsyispp.bsky.social)
co-EiC: @lizsuhay.bsky.social & @mjbsp.bsky.social
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co-EiC: @lizsuhay.bsky.social & @mjbsp.bsky.social
Follow us everywhere & current issue: linktr.ee/POPSjournal
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Thrilled to share my new article in Political Psychology: “The psychology of political attitudinal volatility.” In it, I attempt to answer why do some people change their political views more than others? Open access at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Thrilled to share my new article in Political Psychology: “The psychology of political attitudinal volatility.” In it, I attempt to answer why do some people change their political views more than others? Open access at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
@ispp-pops.bsky.social
@ispp-pops.bsky.social
Does feeling blue make you feel less Blue? Using surveys across three countries, Bernardi et al.'s article from our October issue finds that depressed mood weakens voters' partisanship and party loyalty. Read the full piece open-access for more doi.org/10.1111/pops...
November 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Does feeling blue make you feel less Blue? Using surveys across three countries, Bernardi et al.'s article from our October issue finds that depressed mood weakens voters' partisanship and party loyalty. Read the full piece open-access for more doi.org/10.1111/pops...
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🇩🇪Check out this recent article, “Reducing Political Dehumanization by Pairing Facts With Personal Experiences,” published in @ispp-pops.bsky.social by Emily Kubin, Kurt J. Gray, and Christian von Sikorski👇
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November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🇩🇪Check out this recent article, “Reducing Political Dehumanization by Pairing Facts With Personal Experiences,” published in @ispp-pops.bsky.social by Emily Kubin, Kurt J. Gray, and Christian von Sikorski👇
doi.org/10.1111/pops... #polisky
doi.org/10.1111/pops... #polisky
Where do attitudes towards women's rights come from? Morell et al. find varying influences between young men's & women's attitude formation, with men shaped more by family cues. Read the full piece for more findings & what they mean for the growing gender divide in politics: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Where do attitudes towards women's rights come from? Morell et al. find varying influences between young men's & women's attitude formation, with men shaped more by family cues. Read the full piece for more findings & what they mean for the growing gender divide in politics: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
What drives the desire to involve the government in healthcare? In our October issue, Alva et al. explore motivations of vulnerability & find the primary source of support for government in healthcare is not self-interest but concern for vulnerable others. Read open-access: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
November 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
What drives the desire to involve the government in healthcare? In our October issue, Alva et al. explore motivations of vulnerability & find the primary source of support for government in healthcare is not self-interest but concern for vulnerable others. Read open-access: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
Is fact-checking harmful or helpful to political candidates? Prike et al. in our October issue study the effects of fact-checking misleading statements & find that correcting false claims does hamper support for candidates who are not well known. Read their full piece online: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Is fact-checking harmful or helpful to political candidates? Prike et al. in our October issue study the effects of fact-checking misleading statements & find that correcting false claims does hamper support for candidates who are not well known. Read their full piece online: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
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Just finished some check-in meetings with the AEs at @ispp-pops.bsky.social; such a wonderful and dedicated bunch to political psychology!
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Just finished some check-in meetings with the AEs at @ispp-pops.bsky.social; such a wonderful and dedicated bunch to political psychology!
When does "they" go from pronoun to Pronoun? In our October issue, Renström & Klysing study ideological ties to use/views of gender-inclusive language. Read their findings on how Social Dominance Orientation & Right Wing Authoritarianism relate to de-gendered & multi-gendered "they." buff.ly/durLXMS
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
When does "they" go from pronoun to Pronoun? In our October issue, Renström & Klysing study ideological ties to use/views of gender-inclusive language. Read their findings on how Social Dominance Orientation & Right Wing Authoritarianism relate to de-gendered & multi-gendered "they." buff.ly/durLXMS
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🧬Check out this recent article, “Extraversion Probably Does Not Cause Political Participation. Evidence from Two Genetically Informed Designs,” published in @ispp-pops.bsky.social by Rafael Ahlskog👇
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doi.org/10.1111/pops... #polisky
Extraversion Probably Does Not Cause Political Participation. Evidence from Two Genetically Informed Designs
A substantial literature in political psychology has emphasized the importance of personality traits for understanding differences in political participation. One such trait is extraversion. However,...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🧬Check out this recent article, “Extraversion Probably Does Not Cause Political Participation. Evidence from Two Genetically Informed Designs,” published in @ispp-pops.bsky.social by Rafael Ahlskog👇
doi.org/10.1111/pops... #polisky
doi.org/10.1111/pops... #polisky
What do our leaders say after tragedy? Layous et al. study Congressmembers' official statements after George Floyd's death. They find sorrow shared equally by Republicans & Democrats, but trends of system "defending" & system "mending" statements from each, respectively. Read more: buff.ly/J0MVJBD
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What do our leaders say after tragedy? Layous et al. study Congressmembers' official statements after George Floyd's death. They find sorrow shared equally by Republicans & Democrats, but trends of system "defending" & system "mending" statements from each, respectively. Read more: buff.ly/J0MVJBD
Does the carceral state discourage or mobilize voters? Krishnamurthy's piece in our October issue on California's Proposition 47 finds that high incarceration rate communities were associated w/ increased voter turnout & higher support for the criminal justice reform measure. doi.org/10.1111/pops...
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Does the carceral state discourage or mobilize voters? Krishnamurthy's piece in our October issue on California's Proposition 47 finds that high incarceration rate communities were associated w/ increased voter turnout & higher support for the criminal justice reform measure. doi.org/10.1111/pops...
Who motivates future political engagement? Wegemer & Levy's panel study of high school students finds that political interest is mostly self-driven. For most students, motivation largely predicted more political discussions, rather than the other way around. Read online: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Who motivates future political engagement? Wegemer & Levy's panel study of high school students finds that political interest is mostly self-driven. For most students, motivation largely predicted more political discussions, rather than the other way around. Read online: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
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How should scholars gather and analyze survey data from authoritarian countries? 🧵 (1/7)
October 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
How should scholars gather and analyze survey data from authoritarian countries? 🧵 (1/7)
Thanks for your reply! We see how our post could be read that way & apologize for any confusion. If you read the article (available open-access!) you'll find the research suggests criminal groups appropriate masculine honor values & regional identity, not that being male precipitates their support
October 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thanks for your reply! We see how our post could be read that way & apologize for any confusion. If you read the article (available open-access!) you'll find the research suggests criminal groups appropriate masculine honor values & regional identity, not that being male precipitates their support
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Our latest publication with @markberlin2.bsky.social is out in @ispp-pops.bsky.social.
We examine what happens when armed groups deny responsibility for violence and find that denials can erode trust in government and shape how people feel about violence.
Read more here: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
We examine what happens when armed groups deny responsibility for violence and find that denials can erode trust in government and shape how people feel about violence.
Read more here: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our latest publication with @markberlin2.bsky.social is out in @ispp-pops.bsky.social.
We examine what happens when armed groups deny responsibility for violence and find that denials can erode trust in government and shape how people feel about violence.
Read more here: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
We examine what happens when armed groups deny responsibility for violence and find that denials can erode trust in government and shape how people feel about violence.
Read more here: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
What makes some people tolerate organized crime like the mafia? This article from Mirisola et al. in our October issue points to the interplay of national and territorial identity and masculine honor values as leading factors. Read the full article online for more: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
October 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
What makes some people tolerate organized crime like the mafia? This article from Mirisola et al. in our October issue points to the interplay of national and territorial identity and masculine honor values as leading factors. Read the full article online for more: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
How does culture impact system justification in individuals? This article from Li & Tian exploring political belief finds that views prioritizing relationships & harmony are linked to a stronger tendency to justify the existing social & political system. Read online: buff.ly/yJQjeTY
October 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
How does culture impact system justification in individuals? This article from Li & Tian exploring political belief finds that views prioritizing relationships & harmony are linked to a stronger tendency to justify the existing social & political system. Read online: buff.ly/yJQjeTY
Do we grow out of susceptibility to conspiracy beliefs? In our October issue, Bordeleau & Stockemer's analysis of existing research finds a negative correlation between age and conspiracy endorsement. Read the findings and what they could mean for future conspiracy research: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
October 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Do we grow out of susceptibility to conspiracy beliefs? In our October issue, Bordeleau & Stockemer's analysis of existing research finds a negative correlation between age and conspiracy endorsement. Read the findings and what they could mean for future conspiracy research: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
How do we decide if we can trust another group? Wei et al.'s article in our October issue shows that trust is a complex dynamic, not built on one trait alone. They find that warmth towards an outgroup only boosts trust when also seen as competent.
Read more online: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
Read more online: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
October 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
How do we decide if we can trust another group? Wei et al.'s article in our October issue shows that trust is a complex dynamic, not built on one trait alone. They find that warmth towards an outgroup only boosts trust when also seen as competent.
Read more online: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
Read more online: doi.org/10.1111/pops...
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🌐Check out this recent article, “Ethos of Conflict in the International Arena: Power Predicts Expression of Threat for Security and Hope for Peace in Speeches of Leaders of Nations in Conflict,” in @ispp-pops.bsky.social by Ushomirsky, Leshem, and Halperin👇
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Ethos of Conflict in the International Arena: Power Predicts Expression of Threat for Security and Hope for Peace in Speeches of Leaders of Nations in Conflict
Nations mired in prolonged conflict develop and disseminate societal beliefs to address society's needs. These beliefs are also used to garner support in the international arena. Two key beliefs comm...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🌐Check out this recent article, “Ethos of Conflict in the International Arena: Power Predicts Expression of Threat for Security and Hope for Peace in Speeches of Leaders of Nations in Conflict,” in @ispp-pops.bsky.social by Ushomirsky, Leshem, and Halperin👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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October is here and so is the latest issue of Political Psychology! This issue is jam-packed with 25 original articles. Check it out online here: buff.ly/cxAMGba
October 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
October is here and so is the latest issue of Political Psychology! This issue is jam-packed with 25 original articles. Check it out online here: buff.ly/cxAMGba
October is here and so is the latest issue of Political Psychology! This issue is jam-packed with 25 original articles. Check it out online here: buff.ly/cxAMGba
October 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
October is here and so is the latest issue of Political Psychology! This issue is jam-packed with 25 original articles. Check it out online here: buff.ly/cxAMGba
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Politicians often mistake their own beliefs for public opinion. 🏛️🗳️
Recent research in @ispp-pops.bsky.social, summarized on @3streamsblog.bsky.social by @jieun-lee.bsky.social, shows how bias shapes leaders’ perceptions of what voters want.
Read here 👉 medium.com/3streams/lea...
Recent research in @ispp-pops.bsky.social, summarized on @3streamsblog.bsky.social by @jieun-lee.bsky.social, shows how bias shapes leaders’ perceptions of what voters want.
Read here 👉 medium.com/3streams/lea...
Leaders often mistake their beliefs for public opinion
Researchers interviewed 866 politicians in four countries and found that they often believe the public shares their personal views
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September 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Politicians often mistake their own beliefs for public opinion. 🏛️🗳️
Recent research in @ispp-pops.bsky.social, summarized on @3streamsblog.bsky.social by @jieun-lee.bsky.social, shows how bias shapes leaders’ perceptions of what voters want.
Read here 👉 medium.com/3streams/lea...
Recent research in @ispp-pops.bsky.social, summarized on @3streamsblog.bsky.social by @jieun-lee.bsky.social, shows how bias shapes leaders’ perceptions of what voters want.
Read here 👉 medium.com/3streams/lea...
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👇 call for papers on the political psychology of East Asia!
Working on political psychology research with a focus on East Asia? A new special issue of our journal will center East Asia to broaden the field’s geographic & cultural assumptions. Find the call in the Special Issues section of the link below & consider submitting your work! linktr.ee/POPSjournal
September 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
👇 call for papers on the political psychology of East Asia!
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Benevolent authority beliefs predict public approval in China, but not Japan. At the same time, democratic values were positively associated with public approval in Japan but negatively associated with that in China (in @ispp-pops.bsky.social)
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September 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Benevolent authority beliefs predict public approval in China, but not Japan. At the same time, democratic values were positively associated with public approval in Japan but negatively associated with that in China (in @ispp-pops.bsky.social)
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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