Misinformation has been identified as a major contributor to various contentious
contemporary events ranging from elections and referenda to the response to the COVID-19 …

Healthy democratic polities feature competing visions of a good society but also require
some level of cooperation and institutional trust. Democracy is at risk when citizens become …

Concerns over the harmful effects of social media have directed public attention to media
literacy as a potential remedy. Current conceptions of media literacy are frequently based on …

Persuasion is a vital part of politics—who wins elections and policy disputes often depends
on which side can persuade more people. Given this centrality, the study of persuasion has …

Can attending live theatre improve empathy by immersing audience members in the stories
of others? We tested this question across three field studies (n= 1622), including a pre …

Exhibiting altruism toward and cooperativeness with others is a key ingredient for successful
work relationships and managerial decision making. Rising political polarization creates a …

Following the homicide of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, young adults participated widely
in national protests against racism and police brutality. This study examined temporal trends …

The media is increasingly blamed for inflaming political animosity, but it may also bridge
partisan divides—with the right strategies. Past research highlights the outgroup‐experience …

Previous research on document selection has found that college-level readers are generally
able to differentiate trustworthy from less trustworthy sources. Yet, a preference for selecting …

ABSTRACT Aotearoa New Zealand's aquatic ecosystems are declining despite widespread
awareness of mitigation needs. This study employs storytelling to address this issue, testing …