This article provides an overview of the “behavioural immune system”–a suite of
psychological mechanisms that complements immunological defences by motivating pre …

The COVID-19 pandemic, as a global threat to humanity, is likely to instigate a variety of
collective responses in the society. We examined, for the first time, whether the COVID-19 …

COVID-19 does not leave behind refugees. They are disproportionately affected during the
current pandemic. The present study aimed to investigate the psychological impacts of …

Deprovincialization is a set of attitudes characterized by two sides: a nuanced and fresh
perspective on the in‐group culture and an open and accepting attitude toward other …

We investigated mean‐level changes in social dominance orientation (SDO) and right‐wing
authoritarianism (RWA) during (vs before) New Zealand's nationwide coronavirus disease …

While previous research has revealed an ideological divide in Americans' perceptions of
COVID‐19, specific ideological components can additionally explain public reactions to the …

ABSTRACT COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways. At the societal level,
disparities in attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccines have led to polarization and intense …

While the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified counter-urban migration trends globally, with
rural areas often portrayed as ideal havens, the post-migration realities and risks faced by …

Competitive victimhood has significant implications for intergroup attitudes, including
discrimination and hostility. The current two studies reveal the dynamic and context …

It has long been proposed that perceptions of threat contribute to greater outgroup
negativity. Much of the existing evidence on the threat–prejudice association in the real …