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·September 25, 2020·4 min read

Higher Narcissism May Be Linked With More Political Participation

Study reveals those with narcissistic personality traits may be more politically active. Those with high levels of narcissism were more likely to contact politicians, sign petitions, and donate to political causes. Previous studies linked narcissistic traits to behaviors harmful to functioning democracies, including conflict and civic strife. Read More

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·July 15, 2020·4 min read

Attraction to ‘Tyrannical’ Leaders Linked to Dysfunctional Family Dynamics

Study found a correlation between adolescents who reported high levels of family conflict while growing up and those who later identified socially undesirable traits as ideal leadership qualities. A person who experiences high conflict during their teen years was 20% more likely to prefer a tyrannical model of leadership. Read More

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·March 2, 2020·3 min read

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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·January 28, 2020·3 min read

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

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·January 25, 2020·3 min read

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

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·January 18, 2020·5 min read

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

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·December 28, 2019·3 min read

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

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·September 28, 2019·2 min read

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

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·September 25, 2019·4 min read

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

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·August 16, 2019·3 min read

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

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·August 8, 2019·6 min read

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

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·May 16, 2019·5 min read

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

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