On eve of Super Tuesday, study sheds light on how people make choices
When those around you are indecisive, it can have a big influence on your own choices.... Read More...
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Third Reich’s legacy tied to present-day xenophobia and political intolerance
Study finds evidence that present-day Germans who live close to World War Two concentration camp sites are more xenophobic, more likely to support extreme right-wing politics, and less tolerant to immigrants and religious minorities. A similar link was previously established in the US between extreme political beliefs, racism, and living in close proximity to areas where owning slaves was the norm.... Read More...
Fonts in campaign communications have liberal or conservative leanings
Individuals perceive certain fonts used on political campaign signs as having partisan leanings. The more people view a font as aligned with their ideology, the more they favor it.... Read More...
How does your body respond to feelings of moral outrage? Depends on your politics
Study reveals liberals and conservatives feel certain violations of moral concerns, such as loyalty and purity, in different areas of their bodies.... Read More...
People think marketing and political campaigns use psychology to influence their behaviors
While people believe advertising and political campaigns exploit psychological research to control their unconscious behavior, many still feel the choices they make are their own.... Read More...
Musical tastes can predict personality traits and political leaning
Your musical preference may reveal a lot about your personality traits and political orientation, and vice versa. ... Read More...
Stressed out: Americans making themselves sick over politics
Exposure to political news may be having a detrimental effect on the public health of the American people, researchers say. A new study reveals 40% of Americans surveyed say politics increases their stress levels, with 1 in 5 people actively losing sleep as a result of political exposure. 20% of those surveyed say politics has damaged interpersonal relationships, and 4% of the sample reported suicidal thoughts because of the current political climate.... Read More...
Political campaigns may influence acceptance of violence against women
Study links acceptance of violent attitudes toward women and more tolerance to 'rape culture' with a person's presidential candidate support in the 2016 election.... Read More...
Does cable news shape your views?
Partisan news coverage has a bigger impact on those without a strongly held preference for partisan media than it does for those who seek out politically biased spin by certain cable media outlets.... Read More...
Brain activity of Spanish Popular Party voters triggered by rivals
Neuroimaging study of Spanish voters reveals negative political messages illicit stronger neural responses. Messages about corruption activate brain areas associated with risk and disappointment. ... Read More...
Cannabis Use Disorder More Prevalent in Conservative States
Researchers report young adults who live in states with liberal policies are more likely to have used cannabis within the last year than those living in more conservative states. However, the rate of cannabis use disorder is increased in states with more conservative policies.... Read More...
How Fear and Anger Affects Different Political Ideologies
A new study reports the emotional underpinnings of political ideology motivates how the people seek and process information about election races and climate change.... Read More...