Contemporary politics is noteworthy for its emotional character. Emotions shape and, in turn,
are elicited by partisan polarization, public opinion, and political attitudes. In this article, we …

If public opinion about foreign policy is such an elite‐driven process, why does the public
often disagree with what elites have to say? We argue here that elite cue‐taking models in …

Many authoritarian regimes use frightening acts of repression to suppress dissent. Theory
from psychology suggests that emotions should affect how citizens perceive and process …

Do images affect online political mobilization? If so, how? These questions are of
fundamental importance to scholars of social movements, contentious politics, and political …

Moralized issues, such as abortion and same‐sex marriage, are some of the most polarizing
and divisive issues in politics. These topics motivate political engagement but present a …

Global pandemics are a serious concern for develo** countries, perhaps particularly
when the same pandemic also affects donors of development aid. During crises at home …

Christian nationalism, the fusion of religious and national identities, has emerged as an
important factor sha** public opinion on a range of issues. However, debates in the …

Research has shown emotions affect decision-making in ways that do not simply undermine
rationality. Instead, in recent decades researchers have recognized that emotions also …

A functioning democracy relies on social interactions between people who disagree—
including listening to others' viewpoints, having political discussions, and finding political …

Emotions are central to human behavior and thus not surprisingly to politics as well. One
need not look far to see them at work. Election campaigns are replete with emotion, from …